Heart-Healthy Classic Date Cake
Indulge in the wholesome decadence of our Heart-Healthy Classic Date Cake, a guilt-free treat designed to nourish both body and soul. Sweetened with naturally caramel-like pitted dates and enriched by unsweetened applesauce, this cake skips refined sugars in favor of nutrient-packed goodness. Combined with whole wheat flour and heart-friendly olive oil, and subtly spiced with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, this dessert delivers rich flavor with a healthy twist. Its moist texture comes together in under an hour, while optional chopped walnuts add a delightful crunch. Perfect as a wholesome snack or elegant dessert, this easy-to-make cake offers a delicious way to support a health-conscious lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams pitted dates
- 240 ml boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 120 ml unsweetened applesauce
- 60 ml olive oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 150 grams whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 50 grams chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
Place the pitted dates in a medium bowl and pour the boiling water over them. Add the baking soda to the water with dates and let them steep for about 10 minutes until they become soft.
In a large bowl, mix together the applesauce, olive oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Using a blender or food processor, blend the soaked dates and their liquid until smooth and creamy, then add this mixture to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve slices of this heart-healthy date cake as a dessert or a wholesome snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1989 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.9 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2312 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 284.8 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.0 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 147.2 g | ||
| Protein | 32.3 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2317 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
