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Easy and Moist Date Cake Recipe (gluten-free)

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 318 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour 250 grams
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups packed dates 400 grams
  • 1 cup applesauce 250 grams
  • ¾ cup solid coconut oil 125 grams

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F/ 180 degrees C.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients using a whisk. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the wet date mixture to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch prepared round baking pan.
  6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean—check at 45 minutes.
  7. Allow the cake to cool completely before removing it from the pan. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Variations:
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  • 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

Serving 1 Calories 318kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 120mg (5%) Potassium 244mg (7%) 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

% 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.