Spiced Date Cake with Cream Cheese & Honey Frosting

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper. #PrepTime

Prepare the Dates:

In a small bowl, combine the chopped dates, boiling water, and baking soda. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes to soften the dates. #SoftenDates

Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt. #DryIngredients

Cream Butter and Sugars:

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. #CreamButterSugars

Add Eggs and Vanilla:

Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. #AddEggsVanilla

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. #CombineIngredients

Add Dates:

Fold in the date mixture (including any remaining liquid) until evenly incorporated. #AddDates

Bake the Cake:

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. #BakeCake

For the Cream Cheese & Honey Frosting:

Beat Cream Cheese and Butter:

In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. #CreamCheeseButter