Delicious and easy orange dates cake recipe
Orange dates cake is a low-fat dessert option, which can help to reduce overall calorie intake and promote weight loss for people keen on weight loss. Dates are a natural sweetener and can be used in place of processed sugars. This makes orange dates cake a healthier dessert option for people with sugar issues. Therefore this cake is a great way to indulge in a sweet treat while also providing your body with important nutrients.
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Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup dates chopped
- ¾ cup fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup olive oil/melted butter
- ¼ cup sugar/honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 eggs
Instructions
Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a cake pan with butter and wheat flour and set aside.
- Soak the dates in the orange juice and set aside, about 10 minutes. Separate orange juice and the dates once 10 minutes are over.
Step 2:
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add orange zest and mix then set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oil/melted butter and honey/sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and mix.
- Alternately, add the flour mixture and orange juice to the egg mixture and beat until just combined.
- Stir in the dates and mix until evenly incorporated into the batter.
Step 3:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the cake as is or dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.
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Notes
If you have almond flour substitute 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
Make sure to use fresh orange juice and zest for the best flavor.
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