Apple, Date & Walnut Cake
This moist and flavorful Apple, Date & Walnut Cake combines the sweetness of dates, crunch of walnuts, and the juiciness of apples. Perfect for a cozy autumn treat, it’s a cake that’s full of warming flavors and texture.
Equipment
- 9-inch round cake tin
- Mixing bowls
- Electric whisk or hand whisk
- spatula
- knife
- chopping board,
Ingredients
- 200 g dates pitted and chopped
- 2 large apples peeled, cored, and grated
- 100 g walnuts chopped
- 150 g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch of salt
- 100 g unsalted butter softened
- 150 g brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100 ml milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease and line a 9-inch round cake tin.
- In a small bowl, combine the chopped dates, grated apples, and chopped walnuts.
- Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the date, apple, and walnut mixture, ensuring it’s evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a lightly spiced dessert wine, such as an off-dry Riesling, or a glass of warm mulled wine for a perfect autumn dessert.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 15 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 25 g | Salt: 0.3 g
