ENGLISH WALNUT DATE CAKE

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This has been a favorite of my husband's since I can long remember. His mother always manages to bake him one every year (she's 75) for Christmas...though she claims it's always his last.

Provided by HoneeBee

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Time 3h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine dates, walnuts, sugar, baking powder and flour. Stir in egg yolks. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold the whites into the fruit/nut mixture until no streaks remain. Spoon into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.6 calories, Carbohydrate 70.7 g, Cholesterol 51.2 mg, Fat 38.4 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 81.3 mg, Sugar 50 g

Ahmad Boy
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I'm not sure if I'll make this cake again, but I'm glad I tried it.


Amanullah Arman
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I would recommend this cake to others, but I would suggest making a few changes to the recipe.


Haseb Haaa
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Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.


Mariam Bakal
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The cake was a bit too crumbly. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.


Thelma Malatjie
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The cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try using a different flour next time.


saroj magar
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The cake didn't rise very much. I think I'll try using a different baking powder next time.


M Umar Raza
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The cake was a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some extra butter or oil next time.


Faraz Bilal
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Granville Elam
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.


Uduojie Peculiar
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I made this cake for my family, and they loved it. They said it was the best cake they'd ever had.


John Baket
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This cake is perfect for a potluck or bake sale. It's easy to transport, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Eden Ngowi
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I'm always looking for new recipes to use my walnuts. This cake is a great way to use them up.


Peter White
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This cake is so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in a bowl and mixed them together. It was in the oven in less than 15 minutes.


Ubaydul Ziya
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I'm not a big fan of dates, but I really liked this cake. The dates are not overpowering, and they add a nice sweetness to the cake.


Mia Goeda
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This cake is a bit dense, but I like that. It's very filling, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Fahad Fahkum
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I love the way the walnuts and dates add texture to this cake. It's so moist and flavorful, and it's perfect for a snack or dessert.


Mohamed EH
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover dates. I usually have a few dates left over from baking other things, and this cake is a great way to use them up.


Meryem Ibrahim
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


Md Subo
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This English Walnut Date Cake is heavenly! The combination of walnuts, dates, and spices is perfect, and the cake is so moist and flavorful.