Ever since my mother trusted me with her oven mitts, she let me bake the family favourite cakes for Eid. I can't exactly remember when, but that's only a couple of years ago, before I got hitched to my man. Our Raya wouldn't be complete without my mom's date loaf. I'd be making at least 3 of this on Raya eve - one for the main table, one for grandma, and one to be sliced and distributed to the neighbours while we exchanged tupperwares of raya cookies and cakes.
I don't have a photo of my previous bakes, but cosmetically, it isn't an impressive looking cake. It isn't really a cake anyway, more like a stout crumbly bread with a texture of a moist fruit cake, only more fantastically tasty. This coming from a person who hates fruit cakes with all her heart, mind you. But people do love my date loaf, no matter how I decorate them - with chopped white chocolate, almond flakes or colourful sprinkles.
Here's my cupcake version, topped with caramel buttercream frosting.I don't have a photo of my previous bakes, but cosmetically, it isn't an impressive looking cake. It isn't really a cake anyway, more like a stout crumbly bread with a texture of a moist fruit cake, only more fantastically tasty. This coming from a person who hates fruit cakes with all her heart, mind you. But people do love my date loaf, no matter how I decorate them - with chopped white chocolate, almond flakes or colourful sprinkles.
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The combination of dates and soft cinnamon is just amazing, my kitchen smells heavenly the whole day! For added crunch, I added chopped almonds as mix-in.
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Made these for iftar the the in laws. As usual, no time to decorate the cuppies in fancy designs. A simple swirl would just have to do, but for orders, I think I might have to get into some raya spirit or mood to be inspired. Any original ideas, anyone?
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