Another successful conversion, and just as delicious as before, Our Favorite Date Cake, has gone whole wheat wild! When I started on this journey, I was hoping it would turn out as delicious as it has, so far each family favorite recipe is just as moist, tender and flavorful as before...
I love a good date cake, like this one, old fashioned and so good!
Our Favorite Date Cake is also perfect for smaller families because date cakes stay moist and tender for a long time! I have baked this cake a couple of times here recently. The first time was for our Sunday dinner and we finished it up on Thursday, and honestly, it was just as good on the last day, as it was the first day. It is enjoyable plain, but you already know my history with whipped cream, so a little on top never hurts!
There were date palms everywhere we traveled, and Medjool dates are the fruit of choice.
We learned a lot about dates while driving through California on our way to Arizona for our winter volunteer park service position. The climate in that region is perfect for dates. And with so many date palms it is no wonder that Medjool dates are readily available. These sweet tender fruits were, in ancient times reserved for royalty. In our household they make a delicious impromptu dessert (right out of the carton) when baking has not taken place for awhile! We enjoy the sweet delicious flavor so much, dates are an ingredient in many of the recipes we enjoy.
We also enjoy many recipes that are sweetened with dates, only.
I along with many other cooks have used them as the source of all sweetness in baked goods for awhile like this recipe for Simple Nut Bread another of our favorites. And for a good reason, dates are full of natural sugar but they are also a powerhouse of minerals and good for us fiber. The photos from this baking session clearly show that this cake was baked in our little RV kitchen, while we are still on winter travel waiting for the passes clear and get back home to Wyoming. Which should tell you how simple this cake is to bake!
Ingredients needed for this recipe:
Cake so good, you can offer it for your next celebration!
Having enjoyed this cake so much, it was on the list to convert to a whole wheat recipe and I have to say, it is a conversion success! Our Favorite Date Cake has a soft texture, definitely moist and is full of tender date pieces. It is pleasantly sweet without being too sweet. And yes, a small scoop of ice cream would take it over the top for special occasions, like a birthday gathering, or a Sunday dinner with family and friends.
The recipe has you giving the dates a boiling water soak, so a little advance planning might be needed.
But since there are always kitchen chores to do, while the dates were relaxing in their soda water bath, I got everything else done. Once the date mixture has cooled down, the actual mixing can begin. The cake batter itself goes together very quickly, I actually began preheating the oven, right before I started mixing the batter. The whole process is easy, and not fussy in any way. And the best part? Our Favorite Date Cake is delicious and just might become your favorite date cake!
Some additional thoughts on this recipe:
Date cakes that have you soak the dates go way back! Actually before Medjool dates became a revitalized crop and widely available. If using Medjool dates, soak for 30 minutes and drain, let cool and proceed.
I use sprouted white whole wheat for quick breads and cakes, including this recipe. It usually measures cup for cup and baked good are always tender.
And because we don't want to eat the same cake time and time again, add some chopped walnuts for a little taste change...
And ditto for this suggestion, while it seems outrageous, a handful of chocolate chips sprinkled over the top of the batter before baking would be a fancy addition to an already lovely cake.
Ingredients needed for this recipe:
- whole wheat flour
- sugar
- butter
- egg
- baking soda
- baking powder
- salt
- cinnamon
- vanilla
- whole milk
You will also need the following:
- large glass measuring cup
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- mesh sieve
- silicone spatula
- hand mixer
- mixing bowl
- 9 inch square baking pan
Now we are ready to begin!
UPDATED: 11.18.224
1 1/2 c chopped dates, see above
1 t baking soda
1 c boiling water
1/2 c butter
1 c sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c whole wheat flour
1 1/2 c chopped dates, see above
1 t baking soda
1 c boiling water
1/2 c butter
1 c sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c whole wheat flour
1 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
1/2 t cinnamon
Next add the whole wheat flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and half of the whole milk. Mix until there are no dry pockets or wet pockets of batter. Add the remaining milk and mix until creamy smooth.
Drain the date mixture through a mesh sieve, add to the cake batter. Using a spatula, fold the dates into the cake batter.
Turn into a prepared 9-inch square pan, bake 35-45 minutes or until done in your oven.
Let cool. then cut and serve.
Our Favorite Date Cake
inspired by : A Cake Bakes in Brooklyn
350-degree oven
1/2 t salt
1/2 t cinnamon
3/4 c whole milk
2 t vanilla
Into the mixing bowl, add the sugar, egg and vanilla.
2 t vanilla
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in the microwave, add 1 t baking soda and the diced dates. Set aside until cool.
Into the mixing bowl, add the sugar, egg and vanilla.
Beat until creamy and light.
Next add the whole wheat flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and half of the whole milk. Mix until there are no dry pockets or wet pockets of batter. Add the remaining milk and mix until creamy smooth.
Turn into a prepared 9-inch square pan, bake 35-45 minutes or until done in your oven.
Let cool. then cut and serve.
Storage options for Our Favorite Date Cake. Store covered for up to five days. If you live in a high humidity area, you may want to store in the refrigerator after three days. You may freeze this recipe.
UPDATE:
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Printable "copy and paste" version:
Our Favorite Date Cake
inspired by : A Cake Bakes in Brooklyn
350-degree oven
UPDATED: 11.18.2024
1 1/2 c chopped dates
1 t baking soda
1 c boiling water
1/2 c butter
1 c sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c whole wheat flour
1 1/2 c chopped dates
1 t baking soda
1 c boiling water
1/2 c butter
1 c sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c whole wheat flour
1 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 t salt
1/2 t cinnamon
3/4 c whole milk
2 t vanilla
Into the mixing bowl, add the sugar, egg and vanilla. Beat until creamy and light.
Next add the whole wheat flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and half of the whole milk. Mix until there are no dry pockets or wet pockets of batter. Add the remaining milk and mix until creamy smooth.
2 t vanilla
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in the microwave, add 1 t baking soda and the diced dates. Set aside until cool.
Into the mixing bowl, add the sugar, egg and vanilla. Beat until creamy and light.
Next add the whole wheat flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and half of the whole milk. Mix until there are no dry pockets or wet pockets of batter. Add the remaining milk and mix until creamy smooth.
Drain the date mixture through a mesh sieve, add to the cake batter. Using a spatula, fold the dates into the batter.
Turn into a prepared 9-inch square pan, bake 35-45 minutes or until done in your oven.
Let cool. then cut and serve.
Turn into a prepared 9-inch square pan, bake 35-45 minutes or until done in your oven.
Let cool. then cut and serve.
Storage options for Our Favorite Date Cake. Store covered for up to five days. If you live in a high humidity area, you may want to store in the refrigerator after three days. You may freeze this recipe.
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I came across this recipe at the right time. I got a bag of dates and had no clue what to make with them. I’ll have to try this cake recipe.
ReplyDeleteChristy, I hope you enjoy this tender treat as much as we do! Even my hubby who is hard to convince on whole wheat desserts loves this one.
DeleteSounds like it would be yummy! Thanks so much for linking up at the #UnlimitedLinkParty 106. Shared.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dee, and thanks so for hosting!
DeleteThis is similar to the date cake my mother made -- I'll have to compare the ingredients to see how they differ. I love date cake.
ReplyDeleteDate cake is a favorite around here! Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it!
DeleteI have never heard of a date cake before; but it looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteThis whole wheat version is pretty good! Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it!
DeleteDate cakes are completely new to me, but this is looking good!
ReplyDeleteCat, I hope you give this a try, it is quite lovely. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteOh how delicious, a lovely treat. I adore Medjool dates. Thanks for linking Melynda.
ReplyDeleteGail, thank you, and thanks for hosting!
DeleteMelynda, your recipe sounds absolutely wonderful! We're excited to showcase your post at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #66 when we come back this Friday, December 6th.
ReplyDeleteStephanie, thank you so much!
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