Date Cake

• Dates (chopped)     - 1 c
• Sugar     - 1 c
• Veg.Oil     - 1 c
• Flour     - 1 1/2 c
• Eggs     - 3
• Butter Milk / Sour Milk     - 1 c
• Baking Soda     - 1 tsp
• Nutmeg pwdr.     - 1 tsp
• Clove     - 8
• Cardamom     - 8
• Cinnamon     - 1 inch

1. Cook Dates in little water then mash them and keep them aside.
2. To the Flour add the Baking Soda, Nutmeg pwdr,   Powdered Cinnamon, Cloves  and Cardamom.
3.  In a Big Bowl beat the Vegetable Oil with the Sugar.
4. Add the Eggs, one at a time to the Sugar-Oil mixture and beat well.
5. Add the Flour little at a time and mix well.
6. Add Butter Milk and Dates at the end and mix well.
7. Oil a 9 inch round cake pan, pour the batter into it and bake at 350F for 45 to 50 mins.
8. Check if the cake is done by poking a tooth pick in the center of the cake. It should come out clean.
9. Cool the cake for 2 hours before cutting.

Tip : Store the cake in an air-tight container after cooling. Store in the refrigerator for a longer shelf life.