Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Carrot Date Spice Cake, a moist and flavorful treat that beautifully marries the natural sweetness of dates with the warmth of spices. This cake stands out not just for its delicious taste but also for its health-conscious ingredients, avoiding refined sugars and heavy additives. Perfect for brunches, snacks, or as a centerpiece at gatherings, each slice delivers a satisfying burst of flavor, making it ideal for any occasion. Whether paired with tea or topped with coconut yogurt, this cake is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
- 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
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped pitted dates
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture; mix well after each addition and stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture alternating with coconut milk until just mixed.
- Fold in grated carrots and chopped dates gently until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 205mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor complexity, consider incorporating walnuts or pecans into the batter. You can easily adapt this recipe into muffins by dividing the batter among muffin tins; adjust baking time accordingly.