{"id":5905,"date":"2026-08-23T12:53:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T12:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodtocherish.com\/?p=5905"},"modified":"2026-08-23T12:54:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T12:54:02","slug":"moist-carrot-dates-cake-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodtocherish.com\/?p=5905","title":{"rendered":"Moist Carrot Dates Cake Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This Carrot Dates Cake is soft and moist, loaded with the natural sweetness of dates and carrots, and a delicious homemade treat with a warm blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. The caramel syrup gives the cake its lovely golden colour and lovely depth of flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soft, flavourful and satisfying with the combo of grated carrots, dates and crunchy cashews in every bite. Serve it with a cup of tea or coffee and it is a wonderful snack or dessert for any occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want an eggless version? You can also find the recipe of Eggless Carrot Dates Cake<\/a> on my website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the Carrot Dates Cake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • 1 cup + 1 tablespoon plain flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bc teaspoon cinnamon powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u215b teaspoon ginger powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u215b teaspoon nutmeg powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 3 cloves<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1\/2 cup sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00be cup vegetable oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bc teaspoon salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 cup grated carrot<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00be cup chopped dates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bc cup chopped cashews<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For the Caramel Syrup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • \u00bd cup sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u00bc cup + 1 tablespoon water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      How To Make Caramel Syrup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Put \u00bd cup sugar and 1 tbsp water in a saucepan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Cook on low heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. The sugar starts turning to a dark golden colour. This usually takes 4-5 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Keep an eye on the caramel. Don’t cook it too long – burnt caramel can taste bitter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Take the saucepan off the heat. Add \u00bc cup hot water, carefully. Be careful, the caramel can splash when you add the hot water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Mix well to combine, set aside to cool.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        How to Make Carrot Dates Cake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Put 3 cloves and 1\/2 cup sugar in a mixer and blend to a powder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Place the powdered sugar mixture in a large mixing bowl.
          Then add \u00be cup of vegetable oil, 2 eggs and \u00bc teaspoon of salt. Whisk until everything is combined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Sift in 1 cup plain flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ginger powder, nutmeg powder and cinnamon powder. Whisk gently until ingredients are combined just. Do not overmix the batter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Add prepared caramel syrup and 1 teaspoon vanilla essence. Stir well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. In another bowl add chopped dates, chopped cashew nuts and 1 tbsp of plain flour. Toss until the dates and cashews are evenly covered with flour. This will prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. Add 1 cup grated carrot with the coated dates and cashews to the cake batter. Make sure you squeeze the grated carrot so it\u2019s not too watery when you add it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        7. Mix everything together gently until it is evenly mixed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        8. Spoon the batter into a lined and greased cake tin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        9. Preheat the oven to 180\u00b0C. Bake for 55 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        10. Let cake cool completely before cutting. It tastes the best when you let it rest for 12 hours. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        11. Cut and serve this yummy homemade Carrot Dates Cake!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Recipe Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Watch the recipe video here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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