Description
This Easy Date and Nut Cake recipe is a moist and flavorful loaf cake perfect for teatime or a sweet treat. Filled with chopped dates and nuts, this simple yet delicious cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
Dates Mixture:
- 1 cup chopped pitted dates
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Cake Batter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dates: Place chopped dates in a bowl, add baking soda, and pour boiling water over them. Let sit for 10 minutes to soften.
- Mix Batter: Cream butter and brown sugar, then beat in eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in softened dates and nuts.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This cake tastes better the next day as flavors develop.
- Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with whipped cream.
- Try almonds or cashews instead of walnuts for variation.
