Living in the gulf, offers abundance in dates. You find it everywhere, specially now it’s ramadan. I’ve been looking for the perfect recipe for a cake, which meets my expectations, not being too sweet.
I’ve been told eating dates leads to a shorter labor. There is no study that proves or negates, but what’s the harm?! I was thinking why i don’t incorporate dates in my daily regime. I would do anything if it leads to easier labor.
This perfect recipe of date walnut cake, enliven your classic recipe and takes it to the next level. It will be your favorite breakfast with a hot cup of coffee or juice, or at anytime of the day, you will love it.
- 250g dates, pitted and chopped
- 4 tbs softened butter (almost 60g)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 200°C. Combine dates, butter, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Pour the hot coffee into the bowl and combine. Allow the mixture to cool for 15 minutes before adding the egg, vanilla, baking powder, and flour, mixing gently until smooth. Stir in the walnuts. Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for 35-45mns or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
The reason we put hot coffee is that its acidity reacts with the baking soda to produce rise. Plus it gives a subtle dimension to the flavors without being identified in the final outcome. You can substitute with just water but it won’t be that moist and a bit more dense.
After it is completely cool, you can slice it and serve it with coffee, juice or topped with cream cheese. Wrap it airtight to store at room temperature for several days or in the fridge for longer storage.
It’s a really wholesome cake i recommend, i am sure if you are dates lover you will be making it more often. You will be addicted to it!
This might be my last post now from qatar, as i am traveling to Beirut to deliver my precious “Joud”. I’ll try my best to post at least once a week. I will miss you 🙂
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Made this recipe 2nd time this week and it came out lovely. Shared with my neighbors and they really liked it. Easy to make and scrumptious ❤️ it.
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So glad to know that ❤️❤️
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Made this morning and it turned out exactly as per the photo. Easy to make and tastes good too.
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❤️
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Made this date cake this morning. It was easy to put together and is just great with a cup of coffee. It’s a keeper!
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Glad to know ❤️
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What size loaf pan is recommended?
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8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 in
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Are you using 1 cup of black coffee or coffee made on milk like a flat white coffee and does ihave to be hot ??
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Room temperature black coffee
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Hello. Thanks for this recipe. It looks delicious and I would love to try it. What is the volume of the cups you use? In my country 1 cup is 250ml so I may need to adjust if yours is different.
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It’s the same 🙂
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can you use gluten free flour?
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Yes
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The recipe only states flour so I’m assuming you mean white refined all purpose flour. Can I use oat flour or buckwheat flour instead of white to make it a bit more wholesome as I don’t consume refined wheat or it’s by products?
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Yes you can
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Can’t wait to make this recipe! My question is what does 250 g of dates equal to in terms of cups? And can I use avocado oil instead of butter?
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Makes one cup and yes u can substitute butter with avo oil
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Hi. Can’t wait to make this.
What about nut allergies? I was thinking of skipping the nuts but should I replace it with something else or just not worry? Will that affect recipe
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You can skip the walnut
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Sounds so good ! Thnku.
Will give it a whirl over weekend !9
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Is this a 15g tablespoon or 20g please
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15g
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Can I use date paste instead of whole date fruit.
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Preferably whole date fruit
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Don’t skip the coffee. don’t worry, you can’t taste it.
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Thanks for the recipe! It got rave reviews at my church brunch. I compared it to other recipes and soaked the chopped dates in hot water until soft, stained the dates, reserved the liquid and used it to make a cup of instant decaf coffee. Worked wonderfully! Need to make this again real soon!
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Can i use arabic coffee?
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Better instant coffee
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Can I use oil or margarine instead of butter? I need it to be lactose free.
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Yes you can!
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What is hot coffee? Coffee brew or coffee with milk
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Coffee brew
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Hi I made this receipie yesterday . Turned out great. Will be making this as part of my edible Christmas offerings.Thanks
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❤️ great to know that
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Good luck with your delivery.
Please let us know if you can make and sell this cake when you are back.
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Thank you and sure will let you know
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That looks so delicious! Feel like going home baking! 😋
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Oh and good luck in Beirut! ☺️
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Thank you dear xx
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