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Introduction
If you're looking for a delicious and healthy cake recipe, you're in the right place! Today, we'll be sharing with you a recipe for a dates and walnuts cake that's both nutritious and flavorful. This cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering or a weekend brunch. With its natural sweetness and nutty flavor, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
To make this cake, you'll need the following ingredients:
1 cup of pitted dates
1 cup of boiling water
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup of honey
2 eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
Instructions
Now that you have all the ingredients, let's move on to the instructions. Follow these steps to make your delicious dates and walnuts cake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan with butter or cooking spray.
In a small bowl, combine the pitted dates, boiling water, and baking soda. Let it sit for 10 minutes to soften the dates.
In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and honey using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the date mixture. Beat until just combined.
Stir in the chopped walnuts.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Now that you know how to make this cake, let's take a look at its nutritional information. This cake is not only delicious but also relatively healthy compared to other cakes. Here's the nutritional breakdown for one serving (assuming the cake is cut into 12 slices):
Calories: 256
Total fat: 12g
Saturated fat: 5.5g
Cholesterol: 54mg
Sodium: 234mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 21g
Protein: 4g
Conclusion
There you have it, a delicious and healthy dates and walnuts cake recipe that's perfect for any occasion. This cake is easy to make and can be enjoyed by everyone, whether they're health-conscious or not. So the next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try and let us know what you think!
