HONEY SYRUP DATE CAKE

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For Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) we traditionally prepare honey cakes. I mostly find them either too sweet or too dry. This is a moist cake that improves with age. Prepare it a day or two before serving.

Provided by Edith

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Orange Liqueur

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
½ cup dates, pitted and chopped
½ cup chopped dried apricots
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon cornmeal
2 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup orange juice
½ cup molasses
½ cup honey
⅓ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau ®

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and orange zest in a bowl. Set aside. Combine dates, apricots, raisins, walnuts, and cornmeal in a separate bowl. Set aside. Beat eggs, vegetable oil, 1/3 cup of orange juice, and molasses in a large bowl. Gradually pour the flour mixture into the egg mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Fold in the dried fruit mixture; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • To prepare the syrup: Mix honey, 1/3 cup of orange juice, and butter in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl for 1 minute. Stir in the orange-flavored liqueur. Poke holes throughout the cake then pour syrup over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.5 calories, Carbohydrate 78 g, Cholesterol 50.3 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 324.5 mg, Sugar 49 g

MR . Yahye Abdirahman
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This cake would be perfect for a special occasion.


David Tanase
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Syed Ashique
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I'm not usually a fan of date cake, but this one changed my mind. It's so good!


Nisha Yadav
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Ah Na
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I love the combination of dates and honey in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Mucaad Cilmi
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover dates. It's also a nice change from the usual chocolate or vanilla cake.


Fazal rabi Fazal rabi
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Overall, this is a good recipe for a date cake. It's easy to make and it tastes delicious.


Dreem girl
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I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think it would have been better with more honey syrup.


Ramesh Raja
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Zachary Myers
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I'm not usually a fan of date cake, but this one changed my mind. It's so good!


esther amarachukwu
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Kamran siddeeq Kamran
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I love the combination of dates and honey in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Scort Chawora
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover dates. It's also a nice change from the usual chocolate or vanilla cake.


Yousaf Ibrahim Ibrahim
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake came out perfect. It was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Jk jahid khan Hasan
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The honey syrup glaze is what really makes it special.


Pulane Jeanett
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dates give it a unique flavor and texture that everyone loves.


Gina Hibbert
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This honey syrup date cake was a hit with my family! The dates added a delicious sweetness and the honey syrup glaze was the perfect finishing touch.