Ina Garten Date Cake

Ina Garten’s Date Cake is made with dates, baking soda, butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, brown sugar, heavy cream, and optional vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving, and takes 55 minutes to prepare!

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🤎 Why You’ll Love This Date Cake Recipe:

• Moist and flavorful cake infused with sweet dates.
• Rich caramel sauce adds a decadent touch.
• Easy to make, perfect for both casual gatherings and special occasions.

❓ What Is Ina Garten’s Date Cake Recipe?

Ina Garten’s Date Cake Recipe combines chopped dates, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, salt, and baking powder, topped with a warm caramel sauce, and served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

🥜 Ina Garten Date Cake Ingredients

• 1 pound dates, pitted and chopped
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 8 ounces butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/4 tablespoons baking powder

For the Sauce:

• 1/2 pound butter
• 1 cup brown sugar (8 ounces)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving

🥮 How To Make Ina Garten Date Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two muffin pans or one 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the dates with 3 and a half cups of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add baking soda. Stir until foam forms.
3. In a mixer, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add eggs, scraping down the bowl as needed. Mix in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture until a lumpy dough forms.
5. Add the warm date mixture to the batter in two batches, scraping down the bowl between additions. Add baking powder last.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes for a cake pan or around 20 minutes for muffin pans, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
8. Once the cakes are baked, poke small holes all over them with a toothpick. Spoon the warm caramel sauce over the cakes and let them soak for about 10 minutes.
9. Invert the cakes onto plates (sticky side up) and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Ensure dates are finely chopped for even distribution in the cake.
• Don’t overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
• Grease and flour pan generously to prevent sticking.
• Poke holes in the cake before pouring the caramel sauce for better absorption.

🍦 What To Serve With Date Cake?

Serve Date Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting or Whipped Cream, Pomegranate Cosmo, a cup of hot chocolate, and a glass of fresh Autumn Sangria.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Date Cake?

• At Room Temperature: Keep leftover date cake in a cake keeper for up to 3 days.
• In The Fridge: Refrigerate leftover date cake in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
• In The Freezer: Freeze tightly leftover date cake wrapped in foil for up to 3 months.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Date Cake?

• Oven: Arrange leftover date cake slices in a baking sheet and warm in a preheated oven at 250°F for 8 to 15 minutes or until warmed through.
• Microwave: Heat leftover date cake slices in a microwave-safe plate on medium power for 15 to 30 seconds or until warm.

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Ina Garten Date Cake Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 373
• Total Fat 7g
• Saturated Fat 0g
• Trans Fat 0g
• Cholesterol 0mg
• Sodium 20mg
• Total Carbs 74g
• Net Carbs 64g
• Dietary Fiber 10g
• Sugars 66g
• Protein 7g