Description
Date and Nut New Year’s Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly combines the natural sweetness of Medjool dates with the crunch of toasted nuts. This easy-to-make cake not only looks stunning but also serves as a heartwarming treat for your holiday gatherings or even breakfast. With its rich flavors and simple preparation, it’s a must-try recipe to kick off the new year with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Soak chopped dates in hot water for about 10 minutes until softened.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add soaked dates along with soaking water.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in toasted nuts gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg