This Persian Date Cake is warm, fragrant, and spiced with cinnamon and cardamom—an exotic dessert th...

This Persian Date Cake is warm, fragrant, and spiced with cinnamon and cardamom—an exotic dessert that’s perfect for special occasions! 🌹🍰
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
Directions: