Description
Indulge in the rich, moist goodness of this Date and Walnut Cake. Bursting with the natural sweetness of dates and the crunch of walnuts, this cake is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dates Mixture:
- 1 cup pitted dates (chopped)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Cake Batter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch cake pan. Combine dates, water, and baking soda. Let sit.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix into wet ingredients.
- Finish Batter: Stir in date mixture and walnuts. Pour into pan.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
- This cake can be enjoyed plain, with powdered sugar, or cream cheese frosting.
- For added moisture, brush with warm maple syrup or honey.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
