Date and Walnut Loaf Cake You’ll Fall in Love With
Enjoy a moist and flavorful date and walnut loaf cake! Packed with sweet dates and crunchy walnuts, this easy recipe is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped dates pitted
- ¾ cup walnuts roughly chopped
- ½ cup milk dairy or plant-based
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
- This list includes all the ingredients necessary to create a moist flavorful Date and Walnut Loaf Cake with a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. Let me know if you'd like further adjustments! 🍞
- Here’s the step-by-step instruction list for your Date and Walnut Loaf Cake:
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F 175°C. Grease and flour a loaf pan (8x4 inches) or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time ensuring each is fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined (don’t overmix).
- Fold in dates and walnuts: Gently fold the chopped dates and walnuts into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Pour into the pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan spreading it evenly.
- Bake the cake: Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. If the top is browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.