Description
A rich and buttery loaf cake packed with sweet dates, crunchy pistachios, walnuts, and almonds, finished with a soft honey crumb texture that makes it perfect for tea time or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup milk
For the Honey Drizzle
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp warm water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, and honey.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped dates, pistachios, walnuts, and almonds evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Mix the honey and warm water together, then drizzle over the cooled loaf before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Toast the nuts lightly before adding for deeper flavor.
- Use Medjool dates for extra softness and sweetness.
- This loaf tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop.
- You can add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom for a warmer spice flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Date Cake, Pistachio Cake, Walnut Almond Loaf, Honey Cake, Tea Cake, Soft Crumb Cake