Cinnamon and Jujube Fruit Cake

Ingredients

1. For the Cake:

   • 1 cup dried jujube fruits (also known as red dates), pitted and chopped
   • 2 cups all-purpose flour
   • 1 tsp baking powder
   • 1/2 tsp baking soda
   • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
   • 1/2 tsp salt
   • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
   • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
   • 2 large eggs
   • 1 tsp vanilla extract
   • 1 cup buttermilk

2. For the Topping:

   • 1/4 cup brown sugar
   • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
   • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)

Instructions

1. Preparation:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar:

   • In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

   • Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
   • Fold in the chopped jujube fruits.

5. Pour and Sprinkle Topping:

   • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
   • In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts if using. Sprinkle this mixture over the batter.

6. Bake the Cake:

   • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cooling:

   • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Serve:

   • Slice and serve the cake as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy your Cinnamon and Jujube Fruit Cake, a perfect treat for any occasion!