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Date, Walnut, and Orange Cake

Decadent Date, Walnut, and Orange Cake for Sweet Moments

Delicious Date, Walnut, and Orange Cake combines rich flavors and healthy ingredients for a guilt-free dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • ½ cup unsalted butter can substitute with plant-based margarine
  • 1 cup brown sugar coconut sugar is a great alternative
  • 2 large eggs replace with flaxseed mixture for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk can use non-dairy milk with vinegar
  • 1 cup chopped dates substitute with dried apricots or raisins
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts pecans or almonds can be used
  • 1 large orange zest
  • 1 large orange juice lemon juice is a great substitute
For the Orange Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar adjust sweetness as desired
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice adjust thickness
  • optional orange zest for enhanced flavor

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Handheld or stand mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Date, Walnut, and Orange Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, beat together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and orange zest.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
  6. Fold in chopped dates and walnuts gently.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Whisk together powdered sugar and fresh orange juice to make the glaze.
  11. Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the cake and allow to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Soak tough dates in warm water for easier chopping. Do not overmix after adding dry ingredients.

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