Description
A moist and flavorful vegan cake made with dates and walnuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Soak chopped dates in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk oil, sugar, vanilla, water, and vinegar.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in dates and walnuts.
- Pour batter into the pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For extra richness, add a vegan frosting.
- Replace walnuts with pecans if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg