Description
Date Syrup Cake with Caramel Glaze is a heartwarming dessert that enchants your senses with its rich aroma and delightful sweetness. This moist cake, draped in a luscious caramel glaze, makes for an impressive centerpiece at any gathering, from birthdays to cozy evenings at home. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is perfect for both novice and experienced bakers seeking to create a memorable treat that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pure date syrup
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream melted butter with granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in date syrup and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the caramel glaze, heat heavy cream in a saucepan and stir in brown sugar until smooth; bring to simmer then remove from heat.
- Once cooled slightly, turn out the cake onto a serving plate and drizzle with warm caramel glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Enhance texture by adding chopped nuts or dried fruits like walnuts or apricots. Substitute date syrup with honey or maple syrup if desired.