Date Snacking Cake With Brown Sugar Glaze

4.4

7 Ratings

Samantha Seneviratne

Test Kitchen-Approved

Photo by Julia Gartland

Don’t splurge on Medjool dates for this cake. The cheaper, more conventional dates are perfect here.

Ingredients

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Step 1
Butter and line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch border on two sides. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2
In small saucepan, combine the dates and 1 cup water and bring to a simmer over medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the dates begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the baking soda. Set aside to cool completely.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 4
In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Beat in the sour cream, vanilla, and softened dates.
Step 5
Add the flour mixture to the date mixture and beat to combine. Transfer to the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Step 6
Prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the sugar, heavy cream, and salt and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until thickened slightly and golden brown in color, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
Step 7
Using the parchment overhang, lift the cake out onto a plate. Pour the glaze over the top and serve.
Step 8
This cake will keep for 2 to 3 days, tightly covered at room temperature.