Date Cake Djamilah

Transport your taste buds to the heart of indulgence with Date Cake Djamilah, a moist and richly spiced dessert that’s as comforting as it is elegant. Featuring naturally sweet pitted dates soaked in boiling water, this cake achieves a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth texture with every bite. Warm notes of cinnamon and cardamom pair perfectly with the buttery crumb, while optional chopped walnuts or almonds add a delightful crunch. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this homemade treat is an easy yet impressive option for gatherings or a cozy night in. Perfectly spiced, delicately sweet, and oven-fresh, Date Cake Djamilah will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 grams Pitted dates
• 250 milliliters Boiling water
• 120 grams Unsalted butter
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 50 grams Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 200 grams All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 50 grams Chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease and flour a 20 cm (8-inch) round cake pan.

Step 2

Place the pitted dates in a medium-sized bowl and pour the boiling water over them. Let them soak for 15 minutes, then mash the dates with a fork until a paste-like consistency forms. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.

Step 7

Fold in the mashed dates and their soaking liquid, as well as the chopped nuts (if using), until the batter is smooth.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1192.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3561.9

Total Fat 148.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 637.7mg	0%
Sodium 3292.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 553.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.2g	0%
Total Sugars 367.8g
Protein 47.1g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 374.4mg	0%
Iron 15.7mg	0%
Potassium 2424.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.7%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 59.2%