Date Walnut Traybake Cake: Delicious 15-min Bake
A moist and flavorful traybake cake featuring rich dates and crunchy walnuts, perfect for tea time or a comforting dessert. Easy to make and even easier to love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch traybake pan with parchment paper.
- Place chopped dates in a bowl. Pour boiling water over them and stir in baking soda. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the date mixture. Stir in chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tray and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use flax eggs and plant-based butter.
- Add a touch of orange or lemon zest for extra brightness.
- This cake stores well and tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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