Red Date Cake

Red Date Cake is a moist and flavorful Chinese dessert that beautifully combines the natural sweetness of red dates with a soft, sponge-like texture. This delightful treat is perfect for sharing and offers a unique taste experience that's both comforting and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Red dates (pitted) - 100 grams
• All-purpose flour - 60 grams
• Granulated sugar - 30 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 large
• Milk - 50 milliliters
• Vegetable oil - 20 milliliters
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small cake pan.
2. Soak the red dates in warm water for about 10 minutes to soften them, then drain and chop them into smaller pieces.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
4. In another bowl, beat the egg and mix in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped red dates gently into the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 12 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.05 L

Health Benefits

• Red dates are rich in antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation.
• They are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and potassium.

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