{"id":441326,"date":"2025-10-16T09:29:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T02:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=441326"},"modified":"2026-01-19T17:53:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:53:13","slug":"christmas-cake-recipe-with-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cake-recipe-with-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"3+ Quick and Delicious Christmas Cake Recipes with Dates You&#8217;ll Love to Bake This Holiday Season! **"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season is the perfect time to bring warmth and cheer into your kitchen. Imagine the delightful aroma of spices wafting through the air as you bake a cake that becomes the centerpiece of your festive gatherings. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these two irresistible cake recipes featuring dates that are sure to spread joy and sweetness this Christmas!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cake-recipe-with-dates\/#Spiced_Date_and_Walnut_Cake\" >Spiced Date and Walnut Cake<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cake-recipe-with-dates\/#Ingredients\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cake-recipe-with-dates\/#Chocolate_Date_Cake_with_Cream_Cheese_Frosting\" >Chocolate Date Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cake-recipe-with-dates\/#Ingredients-2\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spiced_Date_and_Walnut_Cake\"><\/span>Spiced Date and Walnut Cake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/1011182\/pexels-photo-1011182.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Spiced Date and Walnut Cake\" title=\"Spiced Date and Walnut Cake\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Rowela Alzona on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/photo-of-rectangular-baked-cookie-1011182\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Fuchsia\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/spiced-date-walnut-cake-recipe-1760538218.jpg\" alt=\"Spiced Date &amp; Walnut Cake Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hungrypaprikas.com\/date-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\">Spiced Date &amp; Walnut Cake Recipe<\/a><\/strong> from Hungry Paprikas<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8 (17 reviews). Total Time: 55 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:OrangeRed\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/date-and-walnut-loaf-cake-1760538218.jpg\" alt=\"Date and Walnut Loaf Cake\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/saltyginger.com\/spiced-date-and-nut-loaf\/\" target=\"_blank\">Date and Walnut Loaf Cake<\/a><\/strong> from Salty Ginger<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8 (16 reviews). Total Time: 1 h 10 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Lime\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/date-and-walnut-cake-1760538218.jpg\" alt=\"Date And Walnut Cake\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/addictedtodates.com\/date-and-walnut-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\">Date And Walnut Cake<\/a><\/strong> from Addicted to Dates<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (105 reviews). Total Time: 1 h 15 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>This cake is a warm hug in dessert form. The rich flavor of dates combined with crunchy walnuts creates a wonderful texture that everyone will adore. With a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, it&#8217;s like a slice of holiday spirit on your plate!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span>Ingredients:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup pitted dates, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 cup boiling water<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>1 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00bd cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon ground nutmeg<\/li>\n<li>1 cup walnuts, chopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes this cake so special is its moistness and rich flavor profile. The dates not only add sweetness but also keep the cake incredibly soft, while the walnuts provide a delightful crunch. This combination of flavors and textures creates a cake that feels like a special treat, perfect for sharing with loved ones during the holidays. Plus, it\u2019s simple to whip up, making it an ideal choice for those last-minute baking sessions!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/delicious-spiced-date-walnut-cake-recipe-1760538230.jpg\" alt=\"Delicious Spiced Date &amp; Walnut Cake Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@hungrypaprikas\/video\/7226389667187363077\" target=\"_blank\">Delicious Spiced Date &amp; Walnut Cake Recipe<\/a><br \/><small>(tiktok.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/date-and-walnut-cake-recipe-1760538230.jpg\" alt=\"Date and Walnut Cake Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QKhjBvEaHHY\" target=\"_blank\">Date and Walnut Cake Recipe<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/date-cake-recipe-date-and-walnut-cake-1760538230.jpg\" alt=\"Date Cake Recipe | Date And Walnut Cake\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tgesMeQopG4\" target=\"_blank\">Date Cake Recipe | Date And Walnut Cake<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chocolate_Date_Cake_with_Cream_Cheese_Frosting\"><\/span>Chocolate Date Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/7946461\/pexels-photo-7946461.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Chocolate Date Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting\" title=\"Chocolate Date Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Photo By: Kaboompics.com on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/a-cake-on-the-table-7946461\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightSeaGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/medjool-date-spice-chocolate-layer-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting-1760538226.jpg\" alt=\"Medjool Date &amp; Spice Chocolate Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturaldelights.com\/recipes\/medjool-date-spice-chocolate-layer-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting\" target=\"_blank\">Medjool Date &amp; Spice Chocolate Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting<\/a><\/strong> from Natural Delights<\/p>\n<p><small><\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LavenderBlush\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/date-night-chocolate-cake-1760538226.jpg\" alt=\"Date Night Chocolate Cake\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butterbeready.com\/date-night-chocolate-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\">Date Night Chocolate Cake<\/a><\/strong> from Butter Be Ready<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (8 reviews). Total Time: 40 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Gainsboro\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sticky-date-cake-with-caramel-custard-and-cream-cheese-frosting-1760538226.jpg\" alt=\"Sticky Date Cake with Caramel Custard and Cream Cheese Frosting\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.champagneandchips.com\/sticky-date-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sticky Date Cake with Caramel Custard and Cream Cheese Frosting<\/a><\/strong> from Champagne and Chips<\/p>\n<p><small><\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re a chocolate lover, this cake will steal your heart! The deep, rich chocolate flavor beautifully pairs with the natural sweetness of dates, making every bite a heavenly experience. Topped with creamy, tangy frosting, it\u2019s a dessert that will leave everyone wanting seconds.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients-2\"><\/span>Ingredients:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup pitted dates, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 cup boiling water<\/li>\n<li>\u00be cup unsweetened cocoa powder<\/li>\n<li>1 cup sugar<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup unsalted butter, melted<\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00bd cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1 cup milk<\/li>\n<li>8 oz cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n<li>2 cups powdered sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This cake stands out not just for its incredible flavor but also for its unique use of dates in a chocolate dessert. The dates infuse moisture into the cake, ensuring it stays tender and rich. The cream cheese frosting adds a delightful tang that cuts through the sweetness, making each bite balanced and delicious. It\u2019s a fantastic way to impress guests at any holiday gathering, or simply to treat yourself after a long day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to impress your holiday guests with two irresistible Christmas cake recipes featuring dates that are not only quick to make but bursting with festive flavor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":546657,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":2,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[2181],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-441326","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cakes","tag-holiday-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/441326","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=441326"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/441326\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/546657"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=441326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=441326"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=441326"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=441326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}