Recipe for Date Slices | Cooking with Nana Ling

This easy baked date slices recipe really highlights how wonderful dates are in baking. When these chewy dates are paired with butter biscuit and sweet lemon frosting, you really can’t go wrong!

The recipe for date slices

This recipe comes from a little yellow notebook my mom kept when I was little, which my mom, sister and I have added to over the years.

I think this particular sliced ​​date recipe may have come from our high school science class.

I know my sister made it many times and I loved it so much that she wrote it in the notebook as “Libby’s Date Slice”.

Sweet!

I clarified a few things in the method and added the missing ingredients for the glaze. So keep scrolling past this original recipe for the updated recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Why You’ll Love This Date Slice As Much As I Do

• It really is one of the tastiest pieces, and This special date slice recipe will turn even someone who says they don’t like dates into a date lover!
• There are many health benefits associated with eating dates (I know — that’s a stretch when there’s butter and sugar in it, too. But maybe we can feel a little less guilty by enjoying a slice of dates?)
• You really can’t beat a baked disc recipe, and while this recipe involves baking, it’s still awesome easy recipe for date slices.

The ingredients for the date slice

The ingredient list contains:

• SR flour (or plain/all-purpose flour plus baking powder)
• powdered sugar (fine sugar)
• grated coconut
• pitted dates
• butter
• golden syrup (or corn syrup)
• vanilla extract
• powdered sugar (powdered sugar)
• lemon juice.

Wondering about quantities? Scroll to the bottom of the post for the recipe card that includes the ingredient amounts and method.

How to make date slices

Preparation

you need one Cut can into slices (approx. 28 x 18 cm) – grease and line with baking paper, leaving excess on the sides to lift the disc out after it has set.

Preheat your oven to moderate (180 degrees Celsius, forced air).

Melt and mix

When measuring the dates, remember that they are chopped dates – chop first, then measure.

Combine the flour, sugar, coconut and dates in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.

Place butter and golden syrup in saucepan and stir over low heat until butter is melted. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.

Pour the melted mixture into a mixing bowl with dry ingredients and stir well to combine.

Pour the mixture into the prepared disc mold and press evenly into shape with the back of a dessert spoon.

Bake for 20 minutes.

Also, set an alarm for 15 minutes. Then you need to start making the frosting as the slice will be hot frozen.

Icing Date Slice

For the lovely lemon glaze, mix together the powdered sugar, melted butter and 2 tablespoons lemon juice and stir.

Add more lemon juice as needed to create a mixture runny enough to spread over the slice.

Pour the glaze over the slice immediately after removing it from the oven.

Spread evenly on the disc and sprinkle with coconut if you like.

Allow to cool to room temperature, then remove from the mold and cut into squares with a sharp knife.

Frequently asked questions about recipes

Q. How long does the date slice keep?

Your slice will keep for up to a week if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Q. Can I freeze this piece?

Yes, wrap well or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 months.

Q. Where do I buy dates?

You should be able to find pitted dates in the supermarket with the other dried fruits.

Q. Do you have other date recipes?

I do! You might like those old-fashioned Chinese chews, gooey date pudding, date-walnut slices, or spicy fruit bun cookies.

Q. Do you have other old-fashioned slice recipes?

A lot. Browse the entire Slice collection here.