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Healthy Date and Walnut Cake Recipe

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This Healthy Date and Walnut Cake is a moist, naturally sweetened treat made with soft dates, oat flour, and walnuts. Enhanced with warming cinnamon and a nutrient-rich date tahini drizzle, it offers a wholesome dessert option that is both delicious and satisfying. Perfect for those seeking a nourishing baked good without refined sugars or gluten.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 220g soft dates
  • 320ml milk of choice
  • 4 tbsp tahini
  • 4 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., sunflower or canola)
  • 150g oat flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 40g walnuts, roughly chopped

Date Tahini Drizzle

  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tsp date syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F to ensure it reaches the correct baking temperature.
  2. Heat milk: Pour the milk into a saucepan and gently heat it until small bubbles start to form, being careful not to let it boil. Remove from heat once bubbling begins.
  3. Soak dates: Place the soft dates in a heat-proof bowl and pour the hot milk over them. Leave this mixture to soak for 30 minutes to soften the dates and infuse the milk.
  4. Blend mixture: Transfer the soaked dates and milk to a blender or food processor and blend until you have a smooth, creamy paste free of lumps.
  5. Mix wet ingredients: Pour the date paste into a mixing bowl, then add the tahini and neutral oil. Stir well to combine into a uniform mixture.
  6. Add dry ingredients: Add the oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix until you achieve a smooth, consistent batter with no flour streaks.
  7. Prepare pan and bake: Line an 8×8 inch square cake tin with parchment paper. Pour in the batter and sprinkle the chopped walnuts evenly on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a clean skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the tin before slicing. This helps the cake set properly and improves texture.
  9. Make and add drizzle: In a small bowl, mix the tahini and date syrup together until smooth. Drizzle this over the cooled cake before serving for added flavor and a luscious finish.

Notes

  • Use soft Medjool dates for the best texture and natural sweetness.
  • Oat flour can be made by grinding rolled oats to keep this recipe gluten free; ensure oats are certified gluten free if needed.
  • Neutral oil options include sunflower, grapeseed, or light olive oil.
  • Milk of choice can be dairy or plant-based (almond, oat, soy) depending on dietary preference.
  • Letting the cake cool fully before slicing prevents crumbling and keeps slices intact.
  • This cake stores well in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Keywords: date cake, walnut cake, healthy cake, gluten free dessert, tahini cake, natural sweetener dessert, oat flour cake, vegetarian dessert

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