How to Make Chinese Red Date Jujube Cake (红糖枣糕) The Simplest& Best Recipe!

Jujube cake is a beloved Chinese dessert enjoyed by generations. Made with sweet red jujube dates, it carries a warm, caramel like aroma that fills the kitchen as it bakes. For many people, that fragrance is deeply nostalgic, it is a scent tied to family gatherings, home kitchens, and simple moments of comfort.

Here we represent you the simplest and the best recipe of this delicious desert:

Ingredients

• 80 g dried red dates (jujubes)
• 6 eggs
• 150 g cake flour (low-gluten flour)
• 100 g brown sugar
• 80 g corn oil (or any vegetable oil)
• 60 g milk
• 3 g baking powder
• 2 g baking soda
• 2 g salt
• White sesame seeds (optional, for topping)

Instructions

1. Prepare the red dates
   Wash the red dates, remove the pits, and chop them into small pieces.
2. Cook the dates
   Place the chopped dates and milk in a pan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the milk is fully absorbed.
3. Add sugar
   Stir in the brown sugar and mix until completely melted. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow it to cool.
4. Add eggs and whip
   Add the 6 eggs to the mixture and beat until the volume expands to about three times its original size (about 5–6 minutes).
5. Mix dry ingredients
   Sift in the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold until no dry flour remains.
6. Add oil
   Pour in the corn oil and mix until fully incorporated.
7. Prepare the pan
   Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Pour in the batter, gently tap the pan twice to release air bubbles, and sprinkle white sesame seeds on top.
8. Bake
   Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F) and bake for 35 minutes, or until cooked through.

Inspired by this traditional dessert, Jujube Cake Candle by Shen Candle Co. recreates the cozy sweetness of freshly baked jujube cake. The rich aroma of red dates, warm sugar, and soft baked notes gently fills your space, bringing the comforting feeling of home into everyday life.

Light it to transform your room with a fragrance that is both nostalgic and soothing, like a warm dessert just pulled from the oven.