It is in tradition to have a big spread of sweet meets for the Sinhala & Tamil New Year. The kavum, kokkis, athiraha, aluva decorate the table. A home made cake attracts the table too.
This Date Cake recipe is super easy.
You will need:
Margarine 250g
Maurimix Butter Cake Mix 500g
Eggs 07 Nos.
Chopped dates 250g (dusted with wheat flour)
Here’s how to:
1. Line a 8 x 8 baking tray.2. Beat margarine 2 to 3 minutes at medium speed.
3. Add the Maurimix Butter Cake Mix and continue beating for 2 minutes. Scrape the bowl from time to time while beating.
4. Add eggs in same speed and beat 4 to 5 minutes.
5. Mix in dates and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180 ⁰C-190⁰C for 50 to 55 minutes.
Happy Baking!