Easy and Moist Date Cake Recipe (gluten-free)
User Reviews
4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
10 Servings
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Calories
318 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Snacks, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Easy and Moist Date Cake Recipe (gluten-free)
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Satisfy your sweet tooth with this irresistible gluten-free date cake. Made with wholesome ingredients and warm spices, it's the perfect guilt-free treat for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 250 grams, gluten-free
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 3 egg
- 2 cups dates 400 grams, packed
- 1 cup applesauce 250 grams
- ¾ cup coconut oil 125 grams, solid
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F/ 180 degrees C.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients using a whisk. Set aside.
- Add eggs, dates, applesauce, and coconut oil in a blender. Then blend until you get a brown paste. Make sure all the dates are completely disintegrated.
- Add the wet date mixture to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch prepared round baking pan.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean—check at 45 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before removing it from the pan. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Variations:
- Storage Instructions:
- Add chopped walnuts
- Add chopped walnuts
- Add dark chocolate chips: I love the sugar-free ones from Lily's for a nice chocolate twist. Add them to the date cake batter before baking.
- Add dark chocolate chips: I love the sugar-free ones from Lily's for a nice chocolate twist. Add them to the date cake batter before baking.
- Top with whip cream or sugar-free homemade ice cream: Perfect if you're going for an extra indulgent dessert. Vanilla flavor or anything banana-based will work refreshingly well with the sweetness of the dates.
- Top with whip cream or sugar-free homemade ice cream: Perfect if you're going for an extra indulgent dessert. Vanilla flavor or anything banana-based will work refreshingly well with the sweetness of the dates.
- Drizzle with a toffee sauce or sugar powder for a decadent finish, maybe for the Holidays? Then, drizzle the date cake with warm toffee sauce or a dulce de latte. A little goes a long way.
- Drizzle with a toffee sauce or sugar powder for a decadent finish, maybe for the Holidays? Then, drizzle the date cake with warm toffee sauce or a dulce de latte. A little goes a long way.
- At room temperature: Let the moist cake cool completely, place it in an airtight container, and store it at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- In the refrigerator: For longer storage, store it in the refrigerator. Cover the cake with parchment paper and store it in an airtight container for up to a week. However, refrigeration can cause the cake to dry out faster, so it's best to eat it as soon as possible.
- In the freezer: Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, place it in an airtight container or freezer bag, and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to eat the cake, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
318kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
120mg
(5%)
Potassium
244mg
(5%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
123IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 120mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 123IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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18 reviews
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