Description
A moist and flavorful cake made with dates and walnuts, perfect for a nutritious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the chopped dates and walnuts.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the date and walnut mixture.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can toast the walnuts before adding them to the batter.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Date and Walnut Cake, Nutritious Cake, Dessert Recipe