Date Walnut Cake
A moist and rich cake made with sweet dates, crunchy walnuts, warm cinnamon and a soft buttery crumb.
Date walnut cake is a rich and comforting dessert that combines the caramel-like sweetness of dates with the earthy crunch of walnuts. Soaking the dates before mixing helps soften them and keeps the cake moist, while cinnamon and vanilla add warm, aromatic flavor. This cake is perfect for afternoon tea, family gatherings, festive occasions or a simple homemade dessert. For the best texture, chop the walnuts roughly so they remain noticeable in each slice, and allow the cake to cool before cutting so the crumb sets properly.
Featured Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Pitted Dates
- 1 cups Walnuts
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 0.5 cups Brown Sugar
- 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.75 cups Milk
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Nutrition per Serving
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 175°C and grease or line a cake pan with parchment paper.
⏱️ 3 minutes
Chop the dates and soak them in warm milk until softened.
⏱️ 10 minutes
Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and smooth.
⏱️ 4 minutes
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 3 minutes
Combine the flour, baking powder and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Gradually add the dry ingredients and soaked date mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
⏱️ 4 minutes
Fold the chopped walnuts gently into the batter.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Bake until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
⏱️ 45 minutes
Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.
⏱️ 20 minutes