Ingredients
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- 1 cup pitted dates
- ¾ cup hot water
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour or almond flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Soak the pitted dates in hot water with the baking soda for 10 minutes, then mash them lightly to form a paste.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix the whole wheat flour (or almond flour), baking powder, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the date mixture, mixing well, then gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing.
Notes
- This cake is naturally sweetened with dates, making it a healthier option.
- You can use either whole wheat flour or almond flour for a gluten-free version.
- Store the cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg