FRUIT-SWEETENED SNACK CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING
This cake gets all of its sweetness from dried fruit (and a little from the dairy and orange juice). That means no added refined sugar!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter an 8-by-8-inch baking dish.
- Set aside 1/4 cup each of the apricots and raisins and dice; reserve for later. Put the remaining apricots and raisins in a medium bowl and cover with very hot water, then let soak until the fruit is very soft, about 5 minutes. Drain and puree in a food processor along with the orange juice until very smooth.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt together in a medium bowl.
- Beat the butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Add the apricot-raisin puree and beat until incorporated and smooth. Add the egg and egg yolk, vanilla and orange zest and beat until incorporated. Lower the mixer speed to medium-low and add half the flour mixture, then all of the sour cream and then the remaining flour mixture, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed (it's ok if the batter has some lumps). Fold in the diced apricots and raisins.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish. Bake until golden, the cake bounces back when pressed in the center and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pan on a rack.
- For the frosting: Soak the chopped dates in very hot water until very soft, about 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to the food processor. Put the chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 second increments, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. Add to the dates along with the heavy cream and cocoa powder. Process until light and smooth.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the chocolate-date frosting over the top. Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calorie, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Cholesterol 85 milligrams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Carbohydrate 41g grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams
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Ghulam Rasul
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a delicious and easy dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
Md. Saqil Rana
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.
Alicia Empire
[email protected]I'm not a fan of fruit-sweetened desserts, but this cake was surprisingly good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and decadent.
Ironman Twin
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any chocolate lover. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Gul Salaam
[email protected]The cake was a bit dense, but the frosting was delicious.
Arshad Liskani
[email protected]I've tried many snack cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and moisture.
Tilak Thapa
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist cake and the rich chocolate frosting.
Mubasshiren Ahmad
[email protected]The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
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[email protected]I was surprised at how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems.
aram taqana
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and decadent.
Sk. Siam gamer
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.
Manose Ala
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and the results were stunning.
Zuna malik
[email protected]This fruit-sweetened snack cake with chocolate frosting was an absolute delight! The cake was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness from the fruit and a rich, decadent chocolate frosting. It was a hit with my family and friends, an