Date Honey Nut Cake
Indulge in the delightful Date Honey Nut Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This cake is sweetened naturally with dates and honey, complemented by warm spices and crunchy walnuts. Simple to prepare, it makes an excellent treat for gatherings or a comforting snack at home. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with fresh fruits or whipped coconut cream, this cake will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces whole dates
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch nutmeg
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Soak whole dates in hot water while preparing the batter.
- In a large bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, brown sugar, honey, eggs, and vanilla until fully combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Drain and chop soaked dates; fold them along with walnuts into the batter.
- Grease a loaf pan with nonstick spray and pour in the batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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