Delight your taste buds with this exquisite Date and Walnut Loaf Cake, a perfect blend of natural sweetness from dates and the earthy crunch of walnuts. This cake is not only delicious but also brings a touch of natural, wholesome goodness to your dessert table. The unique caramel flavor is derived from the dates, making this loaf a healthier option without compromising on taste.
Perfect Occasion: This Date and Walnut Loaf Cake is ideal for cozy afternoon teas, family gatherings, or as a comforting dessert during the cold season. It’s also great for anyone looking for a naturally sweetened cake that’s easy to make and satisfying.
Ingredients:
- Cake:
- 300g pitted dates
- 1 tsp organic baking soda (plus more for the dry mix)
- 1 cup water (for boiling dates)
- 150g butter
- 90g white sugar
- 90g brown sugar
- 120g Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
- 380g wheat flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 150g chopped pecans (reserve some for topping)
- Topping:
- Reserved chopped pecans
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Boil dates with 1 tsp baking soda in water until they soften (about 5 minutes after boiling). Blend into a creamy consistency, adding 1 cup of the boiling water.
- Cream together the date mixture, butter, both sugars, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix wheat flour, additional baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently.
- Fold in most of the chopped pecans, res
erving some for the topping. 7. Pour the batter into a rectangular loaf pan and sprinkle the reserved pecans on top.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes before demolding.
Enjoy your delightful Date and Walnut Loaf Cake, a perfect treat for those who appreciate a natural and nutty sweetness in their desserts!
