Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Carrot Date Spice Cake, a moist and naturally sweet dessert that will captivate your taste buds. This cake is a perfect blend of wholesome carrots and rich dates, enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Whether you’re serving it at brunch, as an afternoon treat, or at family gatherings, this versatile recipe can easily be modified to suit dietary preferences, including dairy-free options. Each slice is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a guilt-free indulgence for any occasion. Try it plain, or elevate it with a light glaze or yogurt for added flavor!
Ingredients
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- 200g (1½ cups) all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 115g (½ cup) unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 100g (½ cup) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 60ml (¼ cup) coconut milk or whole milk
- 200g (1 cup) finely grated carrots
- 150g (1 cup) chopped pitted dates
- 60g (¼ cup) chopped walnuts (optional)
- 100g (¾ cup) powdered sugar for glaze
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream for glaze
- ½ tsp vanilla extract for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture while alternating with coconut milk until just combined.
- Fold in grated carrots and chopped dates gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg