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Carrot Date Spice Cake

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A moist, warmly spiced cake made with sweet carrots, dates, and aromatic spices, optionally topped with a light vanilla glaze for an extra touch of sweetness.

Ingredients

200g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

115g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened

100g (1/2 cup) packed brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

200g (1 cup) finely grated carrots

150g (1 cup) chopped pitted dates

60ml (1/4 cup) coconut milk or whole milk

60g (1/4 cup) chopped walnuts (optional)

Optional glaze: 100g (3/4 cup) powdered sugar, 1–2 tbsp milk or cream, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round or square baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Stir in grated carrots and chopped dates.
  6. Add dry ingredients in two additions, alternating with milk, stirring gently until just combined.
  7. Fold in walnuts, if using.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. If using glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla until smooth, then drizzle over cooled cake.

Notes

Freshly grated carrots yield better moisture and texture than pre-shredded.

You can replace dates with raisins, figs, or dried apricots.

For a vegan option, use plant-based butter, coconut milk, and flax eggs.

Glaze is optional; the cake is also delicious plain or with powdered sugar.

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