Healthy Date and Walnut Cake

Healthy Date and Walnut Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped dates (pitted)
• 1 cup toasted, chopped walnuts
• 1 cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour)
• ½ cup almond flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant milk)
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• Optional: pinch of cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, combine the dates, applesauce, almond milk, honey, vanilla, melted coconut oil, and cinnamon if using.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the toasted walnuts.
5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Slice, serve, and enjoy a wholesome treat!

Health Tip: Swapping refined sugar for dates not only reduces the glycemic load but also adds dietary fiber, potassium, and magnesium—boosting heart health and supporting steady energy levels throughout the day.