How to Make English Walnut Date Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

English Walnut Date Cake is a delightful and flavorful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This traditional recipe has been passed down through generations and continues to be a beloved favorite among families and friends. The rich and moist cake is made with a combination of sweet dates and crunchy walnuts, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you’re serving it as a dessert after a family dinner or as a sweet treat for a special celebration, this English Walnut D...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds dates, pitted and chopped
  • 2 pounds English walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 4 large egg whites

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 10-inch tube pan

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
  • Combine dates, walnuts, flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl. Stir in egg yolks until combined.
  • Beat egg whites in a clean, large glass or metal mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into date mixture until no streaks remain. Spoon into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 90 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    633 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 81mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 71g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 50g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 120mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 652mg