Description
Indulge in the warmth and sweetness of this Carrot Date Spice Cake, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. This moist cake harmonizes the natural sweetness of ripe dates with finely grated carrots, creating a comforting dessert that’s easy to make and wonderfully versatile. Infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, it brings a cozy vibe to brunches, afternoon teas, or festive gatherings. Whether you enjoy it plain or topped with a light glaze, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth without any refined sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (1½ cups) all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 115g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 100g (½ cup) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 60ml (¼ cup) coconut milk
- 200g (1 cup) finely grated carrots
- 150g (1 cup) chopped pitted dates
- 60g (¼ cup) chopped walnuts (optional)
- 100g (¾ cup) powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare your cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients alternately with coconut milk until just mixed.
- Fold in grated carrots and chopped dates gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- If using glaze, whisk together powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth and drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg