Sugar-Free Classic Date Cake
Satisfy your sweet tooth without refined sugar with this irresistible Sugar-Free Classic Date Cake! Packed with natural sweetness from pitted dates, this wholesome dessert boasts a moist and indulgent texture with a delightful hint of warmth from cinnamon. Made with whole wheat flour and enriched with the crunch of chopped walnuts, this cake is as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for those seeking a healthier alternative, it’s simple to prepare and bursts with rich, caramel-like flavors thanks to the soaked dates. Serve it as a guilt-free treat or pair it with sugar-free whipped cream for a decadent finish. Whether for afternoon tea or a dessert table centerpiece, this recipe is the ultimate sugar-free delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Pitted dates, chopped
- 250 ml Boiling water
- 100 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 200 grams Whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 50 grams Chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
Place the chopped dates in a heatproof bowl. Pour the boiling water over the dates and let them soak for about 10 minutes until softened.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter using an electric mixer until smooth.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated.
Mix in the vanilla extract, then stir in the soaked date mixture (including any remaining water) until well combined.
In another bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the cake plain or with a dollop of sugar-free whipped cream if desired. Enjoy your delicious sugar-free classic date cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2743 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.9 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.4 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 590 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 1841 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 382.2 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.0 g | 189% | |
| Total Sugars | 193.9 g | ||
| Protein | 56.0 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 322 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 3166 mg | 67% | |
*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.
