Ingredients and Weight:
- Dates: 200g (7oz)
- Walnuts: 150g (5oz)
- All-purpose flour: 250g (9oz)
- Butter: 150g (5oz) (softened)
- Brown sugar: 100g (3.5oz)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: A pinch
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 45-50 minutes
- Total: 1 hour 10 minutes (including cooling time)
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Pit the dates and soak them in warm water for 10 minutes. Then, drain and blend them into a paste with a blender or food processor.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the beaten eggs one at a time, incorporating each one fully before adding the next.
- Stir in the date paste and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming the cake is cut into 8 pieces)
Calories: 450kcal | Fat: 20g | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 7g | Fiber: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- This British-style loaf cake is rich in flavor, with a combination of sweet dates and crunchy walnuts.
- The texture is dense yet moist, making it an ideal dessert or snack.
- The vanilla extract adds a hint of authenticity, giving it a classic baked good flavor that Americans often appreciate.
User Comments:
- "This cake was a hit! The combination of dates and walnuts was unique and delicious."
- "I loved the dense and moist texture of this cake. It was perfect with a cup of coffee."
- "I made this cake for a family gathering, and everyone loved it. It was easy to make and looked impressive."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Soaking the dates in warm water helps to make them easier to blend into a paste.
- Be sure to cream the butter and sugar well, which ensures a lighter and fluffier texture in the cake.
- When adding the flour mixture, alternate with the walnuts to ensure an even distribution throughout the cake.
