Description
Date and Walnut Cake is a comforting dessert that beautifully combines the rich sweetness of dates with the satisfying crunch of walnuts. This easy-to-make cake features a golden-brown crust and moist interior, making it perfect for family gatherings or elegant tea parties. Each slice delivers an explosion of flavor, ensuring everyone will be reaching for seconds. Indulge in this delightful treat that pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pitted Medjool dates
- 100g chopped walnuts
- 150g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 150g granulated sugar (or half brown sugar)
- 100g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Chop the pitted dates into small pieces and toss them in a little flour to prevent sinking.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped walnuts and dates until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baked Goods
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 257
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 82mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 47mg