Description
Delectable date honey nut cake celebrates Middle Eastern culinary traditions with rich, complex flavors. Nutty sweetness and fragrant spices create a memorable dessert you will savor to the last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (170 g) whole dates
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- ¾ cup vegetable oil (canola oil recommended)
- 1 cup cake flour
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preparation: Immerse dates in boiling water to soften while assembling remaining ingredients, then drain and delicately chop.
- Dry Mixture: Sift cake flour with cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt, creating a fragrant foundational blend.
- Wet Ingredients: Combine vegetable oil, brown sugar, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract in a robust mixing bowl, whisking until silky and uniform.
- Batter Development: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until a smooth, luxurious batter forms without overmixing.
- Ingredient Integration: Fold chopped dates and walnuts throughout the batter, ensuring even distribution of textures and flavors.
- Pan Preparation: Thoroughly coat a loaf pan with nonstick spray, then pour batter evenly, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Baking Process: Position pan in an oven preheated to 325°F, baking for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
- Cooling and Serving: Transfer cake to a wire rack, allowing it to cool completely before slicing and presenting this decadent dessert.
Notes
- Soak Strategically: Ensure dates are fully submerged in hot water, letting them soften completely for maximum moisture and texture enhancement.
- Sift with Precision: Removing lumps in dry ingredients guarantees a smooth, uniform cake texture without unexpected clumps or dense pockets.
- Fold Gently: Mix wet and dry ingredients minimally to prevent overworking the batter, which can lead to a tough, dense cake structure.
- Temperature Matters: Maintain consistent 325°F oven temperature for even baking, preventing burnt edges or undercooked centers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg