Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of this Date Custard Cake. A moist date-infused cake topped with a creamy spiced custard, this dessert is a delightful blend of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup chopped pitted dates
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Custard:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Prepare the dates: Place chopped dates in a bowl, add baking soda and boiling water. Let sit for 10 minutes, then mash slightly.
- Make the cake batter: Cream butter and brown sugar, beat in eggs and vanilla. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt, then add to wet mixture. Mix in dates and spread batter in the dish.
- Prepare the custard: In a saucepan, combine milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Cook until thickened.
- Combine and bake: Pour custard over cake batter and bake for 40-45 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- This dessert pairs well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- For added texture, consider topping with toasted walnuts or pecans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
