Date Cake
Description
Spiced cake with dates and the aroma of orange and spices whets the appetite. The baked goods are ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Coarsely chop the dates and nuts. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees. Grease a loaf pan, line the bottom with parchment paper, then grease the paper and dust with flour. Mix the dates and orange liqueur in a small bowl, set aside for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
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Step 2
2. In a bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and brown sugar together at medium speed for 1 minute. Reduce the speed to low and add the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture alternately with the orange juice, mixing at low speed. Stir in the dates with liqueur and nuts.
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Step 3
3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer the cake to a wire rack and let cool completely.
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Step 4
4. The cake can be served with orange cream, made by blending 180 g of room-temperature cream cheese with 1/3 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon of orange zest using a mixer.