date cake recipe | date walnut cake | eggless date and walnut loaf (2024)

date cake recipe | date walnut cake | eggless date and walnut loaf with detailed photo and video recipe. a traditional dark loaf cake typically made with plain flour mixed with dates and topped with walnuts. it is generally made during christmas celebrations but can also be served as an evening snack. it is generally made with plain flour, but in this recipe, i have used wheat flour as a healthy alternative.

date cake recipe | date walnut cake | eggless date and walnut loaf with step by step photo and video recipe. cake recipes are pretty common, especially during the christmas celebrations. the most common recipe made during that time is fruit plum cake made with grape juice and mixed berries. but the other common recipe is date and walnut cake which shares the same texture and taste, yet much simpler to bake.

as i previously mentioned, date cake or date walnut cake is a traditional cake recipe. it is specially made during the christmas celebrations particularly in britan and other parts of europe. in addition, it is also made and served during the thanksgiving celebrations in america. moreover, it is generally made with mild sweetness and hence can be consumed as an evening snack with a cup of tea or perhaps even for morning breakfast. further, the cake is baked in a loaf as compared to other cake recipes which are generally round or square in shape. this makes it ideal for sharing and serving with friends and family made during the festival celebrations.

the recipes for date walnut cake is extremely simple, yet some tips and suggestions while baking it. firstly, in this recipe, i have used wheat flour which brings the healthy alternative to this recipe. but if you need an authentic taste, use plain flour or also known as maida flour. secondly, i have added olive oil as a replacement to butter while preparing the cake batter. adding butter makes it more flavoured but hardens when cooled. hence you may have to warm it before serving to make it soft. lastly, you can experiment the recipe by adding dry fruits or even grape/wine juices. this should make it very similar to the christmas fruit cake.

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date walnut cake video recipe:

recipe card for date walnut cake:

how to make date cake with step by step photo:

1. firstly, in a small bowl take2 cup dates and soak in1 cup milk for 30 minutes.
   
2. blend to smooth paste adding milk as required.
   
3. now take the blended dates paste in a large mixing bowl.
   
4. add in¾ cup olive oil and ¼ cup curd.
   
5. blend well until the mixture is well combined.
   
6. place the sieve and add2 cup wheat flour,1 tsp baking powder and ½ tsp baking soda.
   
7. blend and mix well until the mixture is combined.
   
8. add½ cup milk and prepare a smooth cake batter.
   
9. further, add½ cup walnuts and 5 dates.
   
10. mix by combining using the cut and fold method.
    
11. do not over mix, as the cake will turn rubbery.
    
12. transfer the batter to thecake trayor bread mould. make sure to grease the mould and place a butter paper at the bottom to avoid sticking. i have used bread loaf pan from smith+nobel – 21x11cm.
    
13. pat the tray twice to remove the air incorporated into the batter.
    
14. top with more walnuts to make it look more attractive.
    
15. place the cake tray into the preheated oven. bake the cake at 180 degree celsius or 356 degrees fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
    
16. or bake till the toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    
17. further, allow the cake to cool completely and later cut into thick slices and serve.
    
18. finally, serve the dates cakeor store in an airtight container.
    

notes:

• firstly, use butter / any neutral flavoured oil if you do not want to use olive oil.
• also, if you prefer more sweetness the add ¼ cup of brown sugar/sugar.
• additionally, adding dry fruits are to your choice.
• furthermore, if you are vegan then replace curd with water and add 1 tsp vinegar.
• finally,dates cake recipe is healthy can be had for morning breakfast.