Description
A delightful cake combining the sweetness of dates, the zestiness of oranges, and the aromatic spice of cardamom, topped with a crunchy pistachio crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh orange juice
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (60g) shelled pistachios, chopped
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar (for crust)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for crust)
- 2 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed (for crust)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round or square cake pan by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cardamom, and salt until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and light brown sugar together until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and fresh orange juice until fully combined.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture, alternating with the chopped dates until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the chopped pistachios, 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour. Cut in the 2 tablespoons of cold unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle the pistachio crust evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
This cake can be made ahead of time and stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cake, orange, date, cardamom, pistachio, dessert
