Description
This Irresistible Date, Walnut, and Orange Cake is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix together dates, walnuts, orange zest, and juice.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and oil until well blended.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the date mixture and applesauce.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the cake sit overnight before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg