Dattelkuchen

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 16

Dattelkuchen - A Delicious Date Cake

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

375

Sugar

30g

Fat

20g

Dattelkuchen is a traditional German cake that is typically made with dates and butter. The cake has a soft and moist texture, owing to the addition of dates to the batter. It has a sweet and rich flavor that makes it a favorite among dessert lovers. Dattelkuchen is often served as a dessert or tea-time snack in Germany.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 175°C and grease a cake dish.
2.	Mix together the sugar and butter in a large bowl until the mixture is creamy.
3.	Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4.	In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
5.	Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sugar mixture and mix well.
6.	Fold in the orange blossom water and dates.
7.	Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold them gently into the batter.
8.	Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
9.	Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

Dattelkuchen is a sweet and tasty dessert, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

It also contains dates, which are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

CONS

Due to its high sugar and butter content, Dattelkuchen is not the healthiest dessert option.

Consuming it in moderation is recommended for a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Dates are known to be good for digestion and may also have antioxidant properties.
But since this cake is high in sugar and fat, it is best enjoyed in moderation as a treat.

	200 g sugar
	200 g butter
	4 eggs , divided
	200 g flour
	1 teaspoon salt
	2 teaspoons baking powder
	200 g dates , seeded
	1/4 teaspoon orange blossom water