Description
Soft Apple Date Rustic Cake with Toffee Glaze
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice)
- 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 medium apples)
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apples, chopped dates, and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Let it boil for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the toffee glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Slice the cake and serve it warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the delightful combination of moist cake, sweet dates, and the rich toffee glaze!
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include a teaspoon of lemon zest in the batter.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Soft Apple Date Rustic Cake, Toffee Glaze, Dessert Recipe