My Easy Date Cake Recipe
This was the date cake I tried this New Year. Every date cake recipe I looked at was asking for baking soda, which was out of stock in my kitchen at the time. But did that stop me from baking a delicious, super-moist date cake for my New Year tea table? Absolutely not.
So, here’s how I baked my date cake—without baking soda or any other luxury ingredients.
Here’s what you need:
- 1 cup dates (pitted)
- 1 cup fresh milk
- ½ cup plain yogurt (thick, unsweetened)
- ½ cup sugar (or less if dates are very sweet)
- ¼ cup oil or melted butter
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla (optional)
- ½ tsp cinnamon or cardamom (optional)
Instructions
- Blend dates
Soak dates in fresh milk for 30 minutes.
Blend into a smooth paste. - Mix wet ingredients
In a bowl, mix date paste, yogurt, sugar, melted butter/oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients
Sift in flour, baking powder
Gently mix until just combined (don’t overmix). - Bake
Pour into a greased cake pan. I added some peanuts at the top.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool
Let cool 10–15 minutes before slicing.
The result? A beautifully moist, rich date cake that paired perfectly with a cup of hot tea and made my New Year feel even more special. Home made food is the best. This wonderful date cake reminded me that too.
This cake reminded me why I love home baking so much. It’s not about perfection or following recipes to the letter—it’s about creating something warm and comforting with what you have, and enjoying the process along the way.
