Description
A delightful treat that combines the rich sweetness of dates with the nutty flavor of almonds, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g pitted dates, chopped
- 150 g almond flour
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 180 g brown sugar
- 10 g baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 50 ml hot water (to rehydrate dates if necessary)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix the chopped dates with hot water and let them sit for about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with brown sugar until light and fluffy, then add vanilla extract and rehydrated dates.
- Sift together almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack and glaze if desired.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- For a richer flavor, toast the almond flour lightly before adding it to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Date and Almond Loaf Cake, dessert, baking, vegetarian