Moist Date Cake (Eggless, Refined Sugar-Free)
A naturally sweetened, incredibly moist, and tender cake made without eggs or refined sugar, perfect for a wholesome treat.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 55
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 260 g (2 cups + 8 teaspoons) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 200 g (1 ⅓ cups) medjool dates without pits
- 95 ml (⅔ cup + 1 tablespoon) pure maple syrup
- 120 ml (½ cup) olive oil
- 160 g (⅔ cup) vegan Greek-style yogurt
- 1 batch (1 cup) vegan buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 batch vegan whipped cream (optional)
- Fresh fruit (grapes, cherries, berries, figs) (optional)
Instructions
- Line the sides and base of a 7.5 or 8-inch springform cake pan with parchment paper.
- Preheat your oven to fan-forced 160°C/320°F or conventional 180°C/356°F.
- To a medium mixing bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Whisk to combine the dry ingredients.
- Add the pitted dates, maple syrup, olive oil, vegan yogurt, vegan buttermilk, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blitz until smooth.
- Transfer the wet mixture to a separate large mixing bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet in two additions.
- Gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Add the batter to the lined pan and smooth out the surface with an offset spatula or knife.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes.
- Begin checking for doneness at the 40-minute mark by inserting a toothpick or knife into the center; it should come out clean or with just a few crumbs.
- If needed, continue baking in 5-minute increments until fully baked.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once completely cool, top the cake with vegan whipped cream and fresh fruit, or enjoy it plain.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and tender.
Ensure your oven is preheated properly for even baking.
Check for doneness with a toothpick at 40 minutes, as oven times can vary.
Allow the cake to cool completely for the best texture and clean slices.