Date and walnut cake recipe

Date and Walnut Cake recipe

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This delicious date and walnut cake recipe is a perfect blend of sweet and nutty flavors. Made with wholesome ingredients like dates, walnuts, and whole wheat flour, it offers a healthier twist to the classic cake. The moist and tender texture of the cake, coupled with the richness of the walnuts, creates a delightful treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you're serving it for dessert or enjoying a slice with your afternoon tea, this date and walnut cake is sure to impress.

Keywords: date cake, walnut cake, healthy dessert, whole wheat flour, sweet and nutty.

Date and walnut cake recipe details

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Ingredients

200 g	fresh dates, stoned and chopped or use wet dates if available
50 g	walnuts, chopped
100 g	plain flour
100 g	sugar
3 medium	eggs
1 tsp	vanilla extract
75 g	unsalted butter, softened
120 ml	lukewarm water
½ tsp	baking powder
½ tsp	bicarbonate of soda

Instructions

Preheat oven to Gas Mark 4, 180°C, 350°F. Grease and flour an 8-9 inch, 20-22cm cake tin.

Beat the eggs in a bowl until frothy.

Sieve flour and baking powder at least 3 times between two bowls.

Soak the dates for at least 10 minutes in the warm water with the bicarb. Drain well.

Cream the butter and sugar until light and frothy and add the beaten eggs and flour mixture and beat well. Add the walnuts and the drained dates and blend thoroughly.

Pour or spoon batter into tin and bake for about 40 minutes or until a skewer inserted inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Cool in tin for 10 minutes and turn out onto a wire rack to cool fully.

Dust with icing sugar if wished.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a