Description
A delicious cake combining the rich flavors of maple syrup and sweet dates, topped with crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 150 g (3/4 cup, packed) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 115 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) milk
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200 g (1 1/2 cups) chopped dates
- 100 g (1 cup) pecans, chopped and toasted
For the pecan crunch topping, you will need:
- 50 g (1/4 cup) pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Soak chopped dates in hot water for 10 minutes, then mash lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and mix in melted butter, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in the soaked dates.
- Mix chopped pecans with brown sugar and melted butter for the topping.
- Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan, sprinkle with pecan topping, and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days.
- For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze the cake.
- Use fresh dates for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Maple Date Cake, Pecan Topping, Dessert, Baking, Cake Recipe