Easter Date Cake

Easter Date Cake is a delicious and traditional dessert that is perfect for the Easter holiday. This cake is made with a combination of sweet dates, warm spices, and a moist cake base that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

To make this Easter Date Cake, you will need the following ingredients per serving:

- 1/2 cup of pitted dates, chopped
- 1/4 cup of boiling water
- 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract

To start, preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 6-inch cake pan. In a small bowl, combine the chopped dates, boiling water, and baking soda. Let this mixture sit for 5 minutes to soften the dates.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
Next, add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined. Fold in the date mixture until evenly distributed. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once the cake is done, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve the Easter Date Cake warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the delicious combination of sweet dates and warm spices.
This Easter Date Cake is a perfect dessert for any Easter celebration, and is sure to impress your guests with its moist texture and flavorful taste. It can be classified as a 'Spiced Cake' and its main ingredients are dates, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Cooking tip: To make this cake even more festive, you can top it with a cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar.