Dates Cake – Eggless , Butterless , Steamed

    For the fourth mouth completion of Akshara , We made this Steamed Dates cake. The cake selection for alphabet D was a long story. I finalized to make Dundee cake  - England’s fruit cake with almonds.

          I made the batter and baked the cake . I was disappointed because of the outcome , there was a deep hollow on top of the cake , even though it tasted great .

          Next day , I managed to make this steamed dates cake. I didn’t take dates cake in my first option , as I had already posted Dates Walnut cake.

          I made this cake in small quantity , as akshara was not feeling well for a week during her fourth month and was hospitalized. Everyone in our family were not in a mood to celebrate.

          Everyone like this mini steamed dates cake which was so soft and spongy. Akshara get well soon and be haealthy ...........

Requirements :

All purpose flour - 1 1/2  cup

Corn flour – 1 tbs

Baking powder – ½ tsp

Baking soda – a pinch

Dates – 15

Molasses / Brown sugar – 1 tbs

Milk – 1 cup

Method :

 Grind dates with milk  to a fine paste.

Sieve the  flour and baking powder together for three times.

Add the molasses to the dates mixture .

Add in the flour mixture and mix well.

Pour into the steaming vessel and steam for 15 minutes.

I used a small bowl for steaming , can use any shape of your choice.

Let it cool and unmould.

I just sprinkled some sprinkles on top……….