• Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F and place a rack in the center of the oven.
• In a bowl, mix the flour, cinnamon powder, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Set aside.
• Place sugar, oil and vanilla in a bowl. With the mixer on medium speed, beat for one minute.
• Add the eggs and beat on high speed for 1 minute.
• Add the chopped dates, walnuts and cranberries. Mix well and make sure the ingredients are incorporated.
• Fold in the flour mixture and stir well to fully incorporate.
• Grease a 30 cm/ 12 inches round baking cake tin with a teaspoon of butter, then lightly coat all sides with some flour.
• Transfer the cake batter to the greased coated tin.
• Bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until you insert a toothpick in the center of the cake and it comes out clean.
• Remove from the oven. Set aside for 15 minutes to slightly cool down.
• Carefully invert onto a flat serving dish.

To prepare the frosting:

• Place the icing sugar and cream cheese in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 1 minute.
• Add the butter and beat for another minute to obtain a smooth frosting.
• When the cake has completely cooled down, spread the frosting on the surface of the cake. The cake can be decorated with walnut halves. Enjoy!