Author Notes
A fragrant walnut cake, dotted with dates. Can be baked in sandwich tins and layered with cream cheese frosting or hazelnut chocolate spread to make a birthday cake. —Amrita
Ingredients
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1 cup
all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup
chopped walnuts
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2 teaspoons
baking powder
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1 pinch
of salt
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3/4 cup
white granulated sugar
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1/2 cup
olive oil (not extra-virgin please)
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1/2 cup
boiled water
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1 cup
pitted dates, chopped
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Whipped Cream or frosting of choice, optional
Directions
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Pre-heat oven to 180 deg C.
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Grease and line a 8-9? baking tin with parchment paper. Grease the paper as well.
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In a bowl combine flour, walnuts, baking powder and salt and mix with a fork.
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In a larger bowl whisk the eggs till light and fluffy, for about 3 minutes. Add in the sugar gradually, whisking continuously.
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Pour in oil and boiled water, fold in the flour mix with a whisk till just combined. Do not overwork the batter.
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Pour the batter into the greased tin. Place the dates in a layer on top and bake for 30-40 minutes till a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is firm and springy to touch. Cool completely on the rack.
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The cake is fine just by itself, but you could spread a bit of frosting on top or serve with a dollop of unsweetened softly whipped cream.
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