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Carrot Date Spice Cake

Carrot Date Spice Cake
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Carrot Date Spice Cake is a delightful and nutritious dessert that brings together the natural sweetness of dates, the moisture of fresh carrots, and a medley of warm spices. This cake is perfect for brunches, snack time, or special gatherings, providing a cozy flavor profile that everyone will love. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile—easily transforming into muffins or adapting to fit dietary preferences like dairy-free. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, this recipe ensures that you can create a deliciously spiced loaf in no time. Indulge in a slice of this wholesome treat and savor the balance of flavors that make it an irresistible choice!

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped pitted dates
  • ¼ cup coconut milk (or whole milk)
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cake pan with grease and parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with coconut milk until just combined.
  5. Fold in grated carrots and chopped dates gently.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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