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A simple, moist, and naturally sweet cake made with Medjool dates, eggs, almond flour, and baking powder. This cake is easy to prepare, free from processed sugar, and customizable to suit dietary needs.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup almond flour (or substitute with all-purpose, whole wheat, or oat flour)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Pit and chop 2 cups Medjool dates.
  3. Line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  4. Place chopped dates and a splash of water in a food processor and blend until smooth and sticky paste. Alternatively, warm chopped dates with a bit of water until soft and mash to a paste-like consistency if no food processor is available.
  5. If making vegan/egg-free, prepare flax or chia eggs by mixing 1 tablespoon ground flax or chia seeds with 3 tablespoons water per egg and let sit 5–10 minutes until gelatinous.
  6. Beat 2 large eggs (or use prepared flax/chia eggs) in a large bowl, then stir in the date paste until fully combined.
  7. Gently fold in 1 cup almond flour (or substitute) and 1 tablespoon baking powder until the batter is smooth and even.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Flour substitutes include whole wheat, oat flour (certified gluten-free if needed), or all-purpose flour., For nut-free version, use all-purpose or oat flour instead of almond flour and avoid nuts., Add chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans), shredded coconut (about ½ cup), dark chocolate chips, dried fruit chunks, or spices like cinnamon (1 tsp), cardamom (½ tsp), vanilla extract (1 tsp), or orange zest for flavor variations., Top with toasted nuts, cocoa powder, coconut flakes, honey, or maple syrup, and serve warm with yogurt or ice cream., Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze sliced for up to 3 months., Warm freeze-thawed slices in the microwave for 10–15 seconds before serving.

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