brown sugar jujube cake

How to Make Brown Sugar Jujube Cake: A Simple Recipe

Brown sugar jujube cake, a moist and fragrant Chinese dessert, combines the rich sweetness of brown sugar with the soft texture of jujube dates. Here’s an easy step-by-step guide to making this delightful treat at home.

Ingredients:

- 150g brown sugar, melted

- 200g all-purpose flour

- 3 eggs

- 100ml milk (or vegetable oil for a richer taste)

- 1 tbsp honey

- 10-15 dried jujube dates, pitted and soaked in warm water until soft

- 1 tsp baking powder

- A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Prep the Dates: Soak jujube dates for 20 minutes, then chop them into small pieces. Reserve some for topping.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk melted brown sugar, eggs, milk (or oil), and honey until smooth.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet mixture. Gently fold until just combined—avoid overmixing.

4. Add Dates: Fold in most chopped jujube dates, leaving a few for decoration.

5. Bake: Pour the batter into a greased cake pan. Top with remaining jujube pieces. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Serve warm or at room temperature. This cake stays moist for days and pairs perfectly with tea. Enjoy your homemade sweetness!