Date and Walnut Cake

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 14
Delicious Date and Walnut Cake Recipe for Your Sweet Tooth
in Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 ounces self raising flour , sifted
4 ounces butter , softened
4 ounces caster sugar
1 teaspoon ground mixed spice
2 ounces walnuts , ground
3 ounces chopped dates
2 ounces chopped walnuts
1 egg
7 tablespoons milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
385
Sugar
27g
Fat
20g
Date and Walnut cake is a sweet cake topped with crunchy walnuts, perfect for those with a sweet tooth. The cake is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a dessert or for breakfast with a warm cup of tea or coffee. Dates and Walnuts provide several nutritional benefits, making the cake a great snack that provides a quick burst of energy and nutrients. The sweetness from the dates and the crunch of the walnuts make for a delightful combination, which is sure to satisfy your cravings for something sweet.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 180C/350F and grease a 20cm/8inch cake tin with butter.
2.In a large bowl beat together butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
3.Beat in the egg, self-raising flour, mixed spice and milk. Stir in the walnuts and dates.
4.Pour the mixture into your prepared tin and smooth out the surface. Scatter chopped walnuts over the top to decorate.
5.Bake for 35-40 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
6.Once done, allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
7.Remove the cake from the tin and cool on a wire rack. Enjoy!

PROS

This delicious Date and Walnut cake makes for a fantastic dessert, perfectly paired with a cup of tea or coffee.

Dates are a great source of energy and nutrients, while Walnuts are rich in antioxidants and healthy fats.

Easy and quick to make, this cake is perfect for those with busy schedules and a sweet tooth.

CONS

This cake contains sugar and flour which should be consumed in moderation.

Individuals who are allergic to nuts or gluten should avoid consumption.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Dates are a great source of fiber, potassium, copper, magnesium and Vitamin B6, which help in strengthening bones, boost energy levels and support healthy digestion.
Walnuts are rich in antioxidants, healthy fats and omega-3 fatty acids, which promote healthy cognition and reduce inflammation.

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