A Date Cake Perfect For Snacking | Cook and a Half | Food52

This week’s episode of Cook and a Half features a snack-worthy date cake that’s tender and moist. Join Food52 Resident Samantha Seneviratne and her son Arthur “Artie,” as they make this simple dessert with dates as the star ingredient topped with a brown sugar and cream glaze. GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/3odQps2

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PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 10 minutes
SERVES: 8-10

INGREDIENTS

Date Cake
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan
8 ounces pitted dates, chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Brown Sugar Glaze
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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