Cinnamon Roll DATE CAKE

35 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add chopped dates to a small bowl with 1 cup boiling water for ten minutes. Transfer to blender or blend using an immersion blender until smooth.
  2. 2Add chopped dates to a small bowl with 1 cup boiling water for ten minutes. Transfer to blender or blend using an immersion blender until smooth.
  3. 3Add chopped dates to a small bowl with 1 cup boiling water for ten minutes. Transfer to blender or blend using an immersion blender until smooth.
  4. 4Add date paste, eggs, maple syrup, olive oil and vanilla extract to a large bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined.
  5. 5Add date paste, eggs, maple syrup, olive oil and vanilla extract to a large bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined.
  6. 6Add date paste, eggs, maple syrup, olive oil and vanilla extract to a large bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined.
  7. 7Fold in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon until batter is smooth and uniform.
  8. 8Fold in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon until batter is smooth and uniform.
  9. 9Fold in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon until batter is smooth and uniform.
  10. 10Transfer to a greased 9x9 baking dish.
  11. 11Transfer to a greased 9x9 baking dish.
  12. 12Transfer to a greased 9x9 baking dish.
  13. 13To make cinnamon topping, combine ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
  14. 14To make cinnamon topping, combine ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
  15. 15To make cinnamon topping, combine ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
  16. 16Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
  17. 17Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
  18. 18Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
  19. 19To make glaze, combine ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well then drizzle generously over cake.
  20. 20To make glaze, combine ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well then drizzle generously over cake.
  21. 21To make glaze, combine ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well then drizzle generously over cake.

Ingredients

  • 12 medjool dates, pitted
  • 12 medjool dates, pitted
  • 12 medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup gluten free all purpose flour substitute
  • 1 cup gluten free all purpose flour substitute
  • 1 cup gluten free all purpose flour substitute
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cup coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cup coconut sugar
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp dairy free milk of choice
  • 3 tbsp dairy free milk of choice
  • 3 tbsp dairy free milk of choice
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

blenderimmersion blenderwhiskspatula9x9 baking dishsmall bowllarge bowl

Tips

  • This is an easier version of cinnamon rolls and will make you never want to make cinnamon rolls again!
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • To make cinnamon topping, combine ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes until a toothpick stuck into the center of the cake comes out with just a few crumbs.
  • To make glaze, combine ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well then drizzle generously over cake.
  • Add chopped dates to a small bowl with 1 cup boiling water for ten minutes. Transfer to blender or blend using an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Add date paste, eggs, maple syrup, olive oil and vanilla extract to a large bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined.
  • Fold in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon until batter is smooth and uniform.
  • Transfer to a greased 9x9 baking dish then sprinkle the cinnamon mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
  • This recipe is gluten free and dairy free and takes a fraction of the time to prepare than standard cinnamon rolls and is light and fluffy.
  • You will never make cinnamon rolls again after trying this one out!