Description
A rich and festive cake made with dates and walnuts, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in chopped dates and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- This cake can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Optionally, top with cream cheese frosting or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas Date and Walnut Cake, holiday dessert, festive cake