Dates are a delight, a fruit that’s a delicacy. The combination of this delicacy with walnuts, which also exude sophistication, becomes a marvel. Today you’ll learn to prepare a Tamar Date Cake with Walnuts that will surprise your family and friends, everyone will want more. Let’s get to the recipe!
Ingredients for the Tamar Date Cake with Walnuts:
- 1 cup of chopped dates;
- 1/2 cup of warm water;
- 3 tablespoons of butter;
- 4.8 oz sugar;
- 2 eggs;
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour;
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract;
- 1.76 oz chopped walnuts;
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder.
How to prepare the Tamar Date Cake with Walnuts:
- Preheat oven to 350°F;
- Grease a cake pan with butter and flour, set aside;
- In a bowl, add chopped dates with warm water and let rest for 10 minutes;
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy;
- Gradually add eggs one at a time, beating well;
- Add all-purpose flour and vanilla extract, mix until incorporated;
- Pour in dates with water and mix thoroughly;
- Fold in chopped walnuts and baking powder gently;
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 35–40 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean;
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly before unmolding;
- After unmolding, optionally decorate with walnuts and dates before serving;
- Enjoy your meal!
Did You Know?
Dates have been cultivated for millennia, with their natural distribution area unknown but likely originating in North African oases or the southwest of Asia. The date palm is a medium-sized tree reaching 49–82 feet in height (Source: Wikipedia).
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