“MIDDLE EAST” Date and orange blossom cake

• 150g pitted dates
• 120g powdered sugar
• 15cL black tea
• 200g flour
• 15cL pasteurised liquid cream
• 3 eggs
• 1 sachet of baking powder
• 2 teaspoons of orange blossom essence

Cut the dates into small pieces. Place in a large bowl and cover the dates with the hot tea. Leave to macerate for about 30 minutes and then strain. Place a little flour on a plate and roll the dates in the flour.

Preheat your oven to 200°C.

Break the eggs into a large bowl and beat with the sugar. Gradually add the flour/baking powder mixture, and then add the cream and orange blossom essence. Add the macerated dates and blend.

Grease a cake tin and pour in the mixture. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes and eat once cooled down with a cup of mint tea.