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Christmas dates cake

Eggless Whole Wheat Dates Walnut Cake

Course Dessert
Cuisine continental
Keyword cake, eggless cake
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Author Priya Shiva

Ingredients

  • Whole wheat flour - 1 cup
  • Seedless Dates - 12-15
  • Milk - 1 cup
  • Sugar - 3/4 cup
  • Cooking Oil - 1/2 cup ( I used olive oil)
  • Baking Soda - 1 tsp
  • Tutti frutti/Candied fruit - 2 tbsp
  • Chopped walnuts - 2 tbsp
  • Green cardamom powder - 1 tsp

Instructions

  1. Soak dates in warm milk and keep it aside for 30-45 minutes.

  2. Sift wheat flour and baking soda together and keep it aside.

  3. Grind the dates to a fine paste along with sugar.

  4. Add the dates paste and oil and blend it well.

  5. Now add wheat flour slowly and blend everything together.

  6. Add the tutti frutti, cardamom powder, chopped walnuts and give a quick stir.

  7. Preheat oven at 180 C/360 F.

  8. Grease the pan with enough oil or use parchment paper and then add the cake batter. Use minimum 6 X 2 inch cake pan (square or round shape) and fill only half way.

  9. Bake the cake at 180 C for 35 minutes. Check after 30 minutes by inserting a toothpick at the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, then your cake is done or else continue baking for 5 more minutes and keep a watch on it.

  10. Once the cake has cooled down, invert it on a wire rack and let it cool down completely. This cake is specially loved by everyone and needs no topping, icing or cream. 

Recipe Notes

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  • The colour of the cake depends on the kind of dates you're using.
  • Do not use baking powder in place of baking soda for this cake or it will not have a soft texture.
  • Only cut the cake once it has completely cooled down.
  • You can add extra milk if you feel the batter is too thick to bring it to dropping consistency.
  • You can also add cinnamon powder or vanilla essence for flavoring.
  • If you are baking 3-4 cakes for Xmas gifts, then prepare fresh batter for each cake as the baking soda starts reacting in it.