Description
A delightful and nostalgic dessert combining sweet dates and crunchy walnuts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates, chopped
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 3 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Chop the dates and toss them in a small bowl with a little flour to prevent sinking.
- In a separate mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the walnuts and prepared dates gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a more indulgent treat, serve warm with caramel sauce or a scoop of ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: date cake, walnut cake, dessert, baked goods, family recipe