Description
A delightful treat that combines the rich sweetness of dates with the crunchy texture of walnuts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- 100 g walnuts, chopped
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 150 g brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100 g butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a round cake pan.
- Combine chopped dates with a tablespoon of flour in a bowl.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl.
- Cream melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Fold in the floured dates and chopped walnuts.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace eggs with flaxseed meal mixed with water.
- Use almond flour for a gluten-free option.
- Substitute walnuts with pecans or omit for a nut-free cake.
- Consider using coconut sugar instead of brown sugar for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Date Walnut Cake, dessert, baking, cake recipe