Date cake: give more flavor to your New Year’s Eve dinner

Although not as popular throughout the year, the date is a fruit easily available in supermarkets in preparation for the end of year holidays. Mainly consumed in your dehydrated versionthe fruit can be used in various recipes, such as date cake, and offers numerous health benefits.

It is a fruit rich in fiber and, moreover, it has a delicious taste. It matches different types of recipes and looks amazing in desserts. Now that you know all the benefits it offers, how about learning how to make this delicious cake?

It’s easy to make and ready in just an hour. Also, this wonderful date cake recipe makes for a generous portion, perfect for sharing with friends and family. No one will be able to resist!

date cake

Time: 1 hour

Performance: 10 portions

Difficulty: easy

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (tea) sugar
• 450 g of dates
• 1 pinch of salt
• 240 ml or 1 cup (tea) of milk
• 1 well beaten egg
• 1/2 simple baked pasta recipe

plain pasta

• 2 cups wheat flour (sifted)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup (tea) vegetable shortening
• 5 tablespoons of ice water
• Wheat flour for dusting the surface

Method of preparation:

1. For the dough, in a bowl, sift the flour and salt together, add the vegetable shortening and mix well.
2. Add the water a little at a time until the mixture is compact.
3. With the help of a rolling pin, roll out the dough on a floured surface.
4. Line a fluted tart mold with a diameter of 22 cm.
5. Take to a medium oven, preheated, for 15 minutes and let it cool.
6. Cut the dates into four parts, removing the stone.
7. Place the dates in a saucepan, cover with water, cover the pan and cook until tender.
8. Still on the heat, combine the milk, sugar, salt and flour and mix well.
9. Then add the beaten egg and cook until thickened.
10. Pour the filling over the pasta and leave to cool.
11. Decorate with the dates, unmold and serve.

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Ben

Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.