Date Nut Pudding Cake
Date Nut Pudding Cake was always the family staple on Christmas eve. I just always loved this and wanted to share with everyone in hopes that it can make your Christmas eve tradition.
Date Nut Pudding Cake was always the family staple on Christmas eve. I just always loved this and wanted to share with everyone in hopes that it can make your Christmas eve tradition.
- Carbohydrate 87.5018958313705 g
- Cholesterol 3.88687499643524 mg
- Fat 8.64531210609002 g
- Fiber 3.07729798835806 g
- Protein 6.46130350852056 g
- Saturated Fat 1.81618640437816 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (175g)
- Sodium 5628.78823529512 mg
- Sugar 84.4245978430125 g
- Trans Fat 0.533426438150916 g
- Calories 434 calories
Step-by-step
- Mix the top six ingredients together and spread in a greased 13x9 pan
- mix last 2 ingredients together until sugar and butter are melted, then pour over mixture in the pan
- Bake at 425 degrees for 35-40 mins.
Swapping granulated sugar for unrefined muscovado produces a distinct molasses depth that standard white sugar cannot replicate in this batter. Boiling water poured directly over the chopped dates and flour mixture softens the fruit rapidly while hydrating the starch before baking at 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Baking requires a strict window of 35 to 40 minutes until the edges pull away and the center sets.
Freezing and Reheating Behavior
Baked desserts containing high sugar concentrations freeze exceptionally well due to the hygroscopic nature of sucrose and brown sugar, which inhibits large ice crystal formation. Wrap the completely cooled 13x9 pan tightly in two layers of plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn for up to two months. Thaw the cake overnight in a refrigerator held at 38 degrees Fahrenheit rather than on the counter to maintain uniform moisture distribution throughout the crumb. Reheat individual portions in a 300-degree oven for 10 minutes or microwave single slices in 20-second increments to restore the liquid caramel sauce layer without drying the interior.
Dietary Adaptations
Plant-based milk substitutes like unsweetened almond or oat milk function adequately in place of dairy milk without altering the chemical leavening provided by the baking powder. Gluten-free flour blends containing xanthan gum can substitute for all-purpose wheat flour at a one-to-one ratio when accommodating dietary restrictions.
