Date cake originated in the Middle East, where dates have been farmed for thousands of years. Dates have long been prized in Middle Eastern cuisine due to their inherent sweetness and flavour. Date cakes are said to have originated in Egypt, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, where dates are plentiful and frequently used as a prominent ingredient in traditional sweets. The cake itself is often soft and supple, with the natural sweetness of dates penetrating each mouthful. Date cake has grown in popularity around the world, becoming a treasured delicacy eaten in a variety of countries and cuisines. It is frequently provided as a special delicacy during festive events, festivities, or just as a delectable pleasure.
- Ingredients
- Water: ½ glass
- Dates: 1 cup
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Sugar: ½ cup
- Butter: ½ cup
- Baking powder: 1teaspoon
- Baking soda: ½ teaspoon
Steps to follow:
- Put half a glass of water and a cup of dates in a pan and cook for 5 minutes on low heat.
- When the water dries up and the dates become soft, take them off the stove and let them cool down.
- Now add flour, sugar, baking powder, butter, baking soda and prepared dates in a bowl and mix them.
- Now add 2 eggs and mix well.
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