15DatesI used brown dates, black dates can also be used
¾cupMilk
¾cupGranulated Sugar
½cupOil
1tspBaking Soda
⅓cupTutti frutti
Instructions
In a mixing bowl add in the Milk and Oil and mix well.
Now add in sugar along with milk and oil.
Whisk well until the sugar completely dissolves
Deseed the dates and add them to a food process or blender. If the dates are too hard to grind soak in milk for 10 min and then grind. This will soften the dates.
Blend to a coarse paste.
Now add in the dates puree along with the wet ingredients and whisk well.
In another mixing bowl sieve the flour and baking powder together.
Also add tutti frutti and combine.
Next add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients (flour + Baking soda). Add in batches and fold gently.
Pour in the prepared batter in the greased and lined baking pan. I am using a 7 inch round baking pan. Top with more tutti frutti or nuts as you prefer.
Preheat the oven at 180 deg C for about 10 mins. Bake the cake at 180deg c for about 35-40 mins.
Do check after 30 mins as the baking time may vary from oven to oven. Insert a tooth pick and see if its comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 15mins.
Remove from the baking pan and let it cool completely in a wire rack and then slice and serve. Eggless Dates Cake is now ready to serve.
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Notes
1) I like a few chunks of Dates in my cake, so I made it into a coarse puree. You can soak the dates in milk and make that into a fine puree too.
2) The flavor of the cake will be intense when it’s a day old. Give it a try.
3) You can skip the Tutti Frutti and chocolate chips part if you don’t prefer. Feel free to experiment with the optional ingredients.
4) Don’t ever skip the sieving part as it ensures even mixing of the flour and baking powder.