Preparation Method
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2. In a bowl, combine chopped dates and baking soda. Pour 1/2 cup boiling water over them and let sit for 10 minutes.
- 3. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 4. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- 6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- 7. Stir in the soaked dates along with the water, chopped cashews, and cardamom.
- 8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- 9. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.