Moist Carrot and Dates Cake Recipe

Ever tried mixing carrots and dates for a delicious cake? If you haven’t, this moist carrot and dates cake recipe by Food to Cherish will surely amaze you. The combination of the two flavors perfectly complements each other. Your whole family will surely love this mouthwatering and easy-to-make dessert recipe. Watch the video below for the full instructions.

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 3/4 to 1 cup of sugar
• 1 cup and 1 tablespoon of plain flour
• 2 tablespoons of cinnamon powder
• 1/8 teaspoon of ginger powder
• 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg powder
• 3 pieces of cloves
• 3/4 cup of vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of grated carrot (squeezed)
• 3/4 cup of chopped dates
• 1/4 cup of chopped cashews
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence

For the caramel:

• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1/4 cup and 1 tablespoon of water

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Instructions:

For the caramel syrup:

Step 1:

Put 1/2 cup of sugar in a saucepan and 1 tablespoon of water over low heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 2:

Turn the heat to medium and stir occasionally until it turns dark golden for about 4 to 5 minutes. Do not cook for too long as it will turn bitter. Once done, remove it from the heat and add 1/4 cup of water. Stir well and allow to cool down.

For the cake batter:

Step 1:

Powder 3 pieces of cloves and 1 cup of sugar in a blender. Once done, transfer to a large bowl. Next, add 3/4 cup of vegetable oil, 2 eggs, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Whisk until all ingredients are combined well.

Step 2:

Sift 1 cup of flour, 2 tablespoons of baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon of ginger powder, 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon powder right in the mixture to remove lumps. Whisk to combine.

Step 3:

Add the caramel syrup and 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence. Mix until well combined.

Step 4:

In a separate bowl, add 3/4 cup of chopped dates, 1/4 cup of chopped cashews, and 1 tablespoon of plain flour. Mix until they are fully coated with flour, then add to the cake batter with 1 cup of grated carrot. Gently fold the batter to combine everything.

Step 5:

Transfer to a lined and greased cake tin. Place in the oven and bake at 356 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick or skewer comes out clean when inserted in the middle. (To avoid it from browning, place an aluminum foil on top. You can put at 30 minutes of baking.) Once done baking, allow it to cool. Slice and enjoy!

Moist Carrot and Dates Cake Recipe