Here’s a moist and flavorful Eggless Date and Walnut Cake recipe—rich, naturally sweetened, and perfect for tea time or dessert:
Ingredients (8-inch cake)
- 1 ½ cups (225 g) pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened (or vegetable oil for dairy-free)
- ¾ cup (150 g) sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the dates:
- Place chopped dates in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Stir in baking soda. Let it sit for 10 minutes until soft and slightly mashed.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients:
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture alternately with the softened date mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Add walnuts:
- Fold in chopped walnuts.
- Bake the cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line an 8-inch round or square cake pan.
- Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve:
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy plain, or serve with a dusting of powdered sugar, cream, or a scoop of ice cream.
Tips
- Soaking dates in warm water ensures a moist texture and helps natural sweetness blend evenly.
- For extra richness, add 2–3 tbsp yogurt or unsweetened applesauce to the batter.
- Toast walnuts lightly to enhance their flavor.
- This cake improves in flavor if stored overnight, allowing the spices and dates to meld.
If you want, I can also give a quick 1-bowl microwave-friendly eggless version that makes a single-layer cake in about 30 minutes—perfect if you’re short on time. Do you want that version?
