Description
This delicious date cake is moist and packed with flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 22–24 large dates (pitted)
- 1 ½ cups 2 % milk (warmed)
- ½ cup olive oil (or any other oil)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup walnuts (chopped)
- cooking spray (for the cake pan)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch cake pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
- Add the 22-24 large dates (pitted) to a bowl and soak with 1 ½ cups 2 % milk (warmed) for an hour until softened. Then place in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the date mixture into a medium to large bowl. Add in the ½ cup olive oil, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
- Next, add the 1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Whisk until a smooth batter forms.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Top with the ⅓ cup walnuts (chopped) and bake for 32-34 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes, remove from the pan and serve.
Notes
- The cake can be stored at room temperature for a few days or refrigerated for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 34 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg