Slovakian Date Cake
Moist and delicious Slovakian date cake, perfect for a snack or dessert. The nutty flavor from the dates pairs well with the tender texture of the cake.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup, pitted dates
- ●1 cup all-purpose flour
- ●1 teaspoon baking powder
- ●1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- ●1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ●1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ●1 cup granulated sugar
- ●2 large eggs
- ●1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- 2
Grease a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan and set aside.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- 4
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- 6
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 7
Fold in the dates.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- 9
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.