Description
Indulge in the delightful and moist Date Honey Nut Cake, a dessert that beautifully balances natural sweetness with nutty richness. Made with wholesome ingredients like dates, honey, and walnuts, this cake is perfect for any occasion—from cozy family gatherings to festive celebrations. With its dairy-free formulation, it caters to diverse dietary needs while still offering an indulgent experience. Serve it on its own, or elevate your dessert with a scoop of dairy-free ice cream or a drizzle of maple syrup for an unforgettable treat.
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 the oven to 325°F. Soak dates in hot water.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk together oil, brown sugar, honey, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a thick batter.
- Drain and chop soaked dates; fold into the batter along with walnuts.
- Grease a loaf pan and pour in the batter. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg