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Date & Walnut Cake

Looking for the ultimate cozy bake? This Easy Date and Walnut Cake is incredibly moist, naturally sweet, and packed with rich, nutty flavor. Topped with a gorgeous, glossy caramel-like glaze, it’s the perfect afternoon treat to pair with a hot cup of tea or coffee!

★★★★★ (1 Reviews)
Prep: 15 mins Cook: 30 mins Total: 45 mins Yield: 16 servings Difficulty: Easy
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Date & Walnut Cake

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Soak Dates in boiling hot water and bicardonate soda.

    Step 1 instruction
  2. Step 2

    Mix together butter and demerara sugar.

    Step 2 instruction
  3. Step 3

    Add remaining Ingredients and mix until combined.

    Step 3 instruction
  4. Step 4

    Add the soaking data mixture and stir until just combined.

    Step 4 instruction
  5. Step 5

    Decant cake mixture into a baking tray

    Step 5 instruction
  6. Step 6

    Bake @ 160 C (fan) for 30 minutes or until cooked through.

    Step 6 instruction
  7. Step 7

    Mix the remaining butter, soft brown sugar and milk in a saucepan and cooked for 3 minutes.

    Step 7 instruction
  8. Step 8

    Cool the topping slightly, before spreading over the cooked cake.

    Step 8 instruction
  9. Step 9

    Allow to cool and set, then slice into 16 individual squares. Serve and ENJOY!

    Step 9 instruction

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— Anonymous on Jul 03, 2026