Day 26 BM#51 -
Today marks the end of this month long journey into the world of Baking. I shall soon update a page where all the baked goodies which made way into this edition will be highlighted.
Here is a sweet cake which is close to my heart. It has won many hearts in our neighborhood as well.
I found the cake a trifle too sweet to my taste but no one who tasted this cake agreed with me. :) I would reduce sugar a little bit more. But then the sweetness of dates is a variable here.
Thanks to my friend, Shalaka who shared this recipe and has been in my notes for a long time now. I am glad I found the inspiration to bake it for this marathon.
Ingredients -
Dates 20 (pitted) [I used medjool variety which are very sweet]
Sugar 2/3 cup
Milk 2 cups
Cooking Oil 2/3 cup
All Purpose Flour/Maida 1 cup
Whole Wheat Flour 1 cup
Baking Powder 1 tsp
Baking Soda 1 tsp
Salt 1/8 tsp
Method Of Preparation -
Blend the dates, sugar, milk and oil into a smooth puree.
In a mixing bowl, sift the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Add the dates puree to the flour mixture and gently mix until well combined.
Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Prepare a bundt pan by spraying oil and sprinkling flour to absorb the excess oil.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 40 min or until a tester comes out clean.
Invert the bundt pan onto a wire rack to cool. I dusted some powdered sugar on top. Upon cooling, slice as needed.
Preparation Time 20 min + Baking Time 40 min
Makes 8 inch bundt cake
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I love cakes baked in bundt pans. Dates cake looks very good. It was fun doing the marathon with you.
Enjoyed all your bakes this marathon and what an yummy way to end it. I love date cake and very partial towards it. :)
How coincidental can it get ? I too wrapped up the marathon with a dates cake - almost with similar ingredients .. Enjoyed all ur bakes Harini !
Hi..great cake..I am having an event on my page on Bundt Cakes. Do join in. TQ : http://daily-cuppa.blogspot.com/2015/04/bake-along-challenge-8-bundt-cake.html
Thats a gorgeous and beautiful dates cake with stunning dark deep crust and irresistible texture..
Beautiful cake..looks stunning Harini. I love that look it has, dates taste amazing in bakes..wow.
Perfect way to end this awesome marathon.
Delicious and yummy cake.. Great option to end the marathon
That dates cake looks so delish harini..what a lovely way to end the marathon..I have bookmarked so many that I wonder when I will ever get to complete them!
looks delicious. Yummmm
What a delicious and beautiful cake Harini. It looks soft and fluffy too. Great way to end the marathon.
A beautiful date cake.
The cake looks so lovely! Love the dates in baking and this as come out really good.