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    Date and Walnut Cake | Eggless Recipe

    Published: Feb 22, 2022 by Pavani · 19 Comments

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    Looking for an easy cake recipe? Then try this eggless date cake with walnuts, whole wheat flour and oil. It is moist, soft and delicious. This recipe is easy to make too.

    Dates add caramel flavor and rich chocolaty color to this cake. A great sweet treat for any time of the day. Post includes step by step video!!

    White plate with a mini eggless date cake.

    Table of contents

    • About the Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • You might also like
    • Recipe Card

    About the Recipe

    Did you know that people have been eating dates for thousands of years? They are one of the sweetest fruit and also have several health benefits. Dates have no added sugars and are a naturally low moisture fruit. They are a good source of fiber, have 6 essential vitamins and 7 minerals.

    We always have fresh dates at home. I love to snack on them and also to use them in recipes. Indian sweet chutney gets its sweetness from dates. I also add them to salads like in this quinoa salad.

    Then there is this amazingly moist date and walnut cake that is eggless and can easily be made vegan. I use whole wheat flour (or atta) to add some fiber. This is a very straightforward and easy recipe.

    Top view of a white plate with mini bundt cake.

    Dates add a nice caramel flavor and a rich chocolaty color to the cake. I fooled my son into tasting it and he loved it even though it wasn't chocolate. This is a crowd pleasing cake. Everyone who tasted it, loved it.

    Ingredients

    For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below.

    This eggless date cake can be made with just a few basic ingredients. Here's what you need to make this recipe:

    • Dates - use the best quality dates you can find. Medjool, deglot noor or other soft dates are perfect to use in the recipe. If you are using dates with seeds, then make sure that they are removed.
    • Nuts - I used walnuts, but feel free to use any of your favorite nuts. Cashews, almonds or pistachios work here.
    • Flour - I recommend using whole wheat pastry flour in the recipe for the best fluffy texture. But you can use a 50:50 combination of all-purpose flour and white whole wheat flour. Also Indian atta would work great here.
    • Milk - any dairy or non-dairy milk will work. I use either unsweetened oat or almond or flax milk. If you use non-dairy milk, then this is a 100% vegan cake.
    • Oil - use any light oil like canola, grapeseed or light olive oil.
    • Baking soda - make sure to use soda and not baking powder.
    • Sugar - I use white sugar. But either light or dark brown sugar would work. They even enhance the molasses/ caramel flavor of dates.
    Ingredients needed - details in recipe card.

    Instructions

    For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below.

    Here's how to make these soft and fluffy date walnut cake recipe:

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a mini bundt cake pan or a bundt cupcake cake pan or a 8" cake pan with cooking spray.

    Combine dates and milk in a microwaveable container and heat until slightly warm, about 60~90 seconds. Set aside for 10 minutes for the mixture cool. Blend them into a smooth paste.

    4 panel photo showing the soaking of dates in milk and grinding to a paste.

    In a medium size mixing bowl, add the ground date mixture. Stir in oil, sugar and mix until sugar dissolves.

    3 panel photo showing the mixing of date paste with sugar and oil.

    Sieve in flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until no dry streaks remain. Finally stir in the chopped walnuts and mix until evenly combined.

    2 panel photo showing the addition of dry ingredients to wet ingredients in a white bowl.

    Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 20~22 minutes in mini bundt cake or cupcake pan or for 30~35 minutes in 8" round cake pan.

    2 panel photo showing before and after baking the cakes.

    Cool the cake in the pan for 5~10 minutes. Remove onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

    Hand holding half of a cupcake.

    Expert Tips

    • Use the best quality dates you can find. Medjool, deglot noor or other soft dates are perfect to use in the recipe.
    • If you are using dates with seeds, then make sure that they are removed. Soaking them in warm milk or water will help in softening and removing the seeds. I used seedless dates, so just warmed it in the microwave to make them a little soft.
    • Use any light oil like canola, grapeseed or light olive oil.
    • Use dairy or non-dairy milk. Unsweetened almond or oat or flax milk would work great in this recipe.
    • You can use either white or brown sugar.
    • If you like sweeter cake, then increase sugar to ¾cup in the recipe.
    • I recommend using whole wheat pastry flour in the recipe for the best fluffy texture. But you can use a 50:50 combination of all-purpose flour and white whole wheat flour. Also Indian atta would work great here.
    • Feel free to use any of your favorite nuts. Cashews, almonds or pistachios work here.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can this date walnut cake be made in other baking pans?

    Yes, of course. Here is what you can use and their corresponding baking times:
    6-cup mini bundt cake pan - bake for 20~22 minutes.
    Mini bundt cupcakes - makes 6 cupcakes - bake for 20~22 minutes.
    8″ round cake pan - makes 1 cake - bake for 30~35 minutes.

    Can this eggless dates cake be frozen?

    Yes. Let the cake cool down completely. Then wrap it plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

    You might also like

    Here are a few more eggless cake recipes that you might like:

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      Vegan Fruit Cake Recipe
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    White plate with dates and walnut cake.

    I love hearing from you!! If you’ve tried this and liked it, then don't forget to let me know. Give a star rating and let me know in the comments below. Also tag me in your creations on Instagram @cooks_hideout. I love sharing photos when people make my recipes. You can use the hashtag #cookshideout too.

    Recipe Card

    White plate with a mini eggless date cake.

    Eggless Dates and Walnut Cake

    Soft & Fluffy Date & Walnut Cake. Dates add a nice caramel flavor and a rich chocolaty color to the cake.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
    Cooling Time:: 10 minutes mins
    Total Time: 50 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 8 mini bundt cakes

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Dates, deseeded and chopped (about 16~20)*
    • ¾ cup Dairy or non-dairy Milk*
    • ⅓ cup Oil
    • ½ cup Sugar*
    • 1 cup Whole wheat pastry flour*
    • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
    • ⅛ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ cup Walnuts or Cashews, roughly chopped
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a mini bundt cake pan or a bundt cupcake cake pan or a 8" cake pan with cooking spray.
    • Combine dates and milk in a microwaveable container and heat until slightly warm, about 60~90 seconds. Set aside for 10 minutes for the mixture cool. Blend them into a smooth paste.
    • In a medium size mixing bowl, add the ground date mixture. Stir in oil, sugar and mix until sugar dissolves. Sieve in flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until no dry streaks remain. Finally stir in the chopped walnuts and mix until evenly combined.
    • Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 20~22 minutes in mini bundt cake or cupcake pan or for 30~35 minutes in 8" round cake pan.
      Cool the cake in the pan for 5~10 minutes. Remove onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

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    Notes

    • Use the best quality dates you can find. Medjool, deglot noor or other soft dates are perfect to use in the recipe.
    • If you are using dates with seeds, then make sure that they are removed. Soaking them in warm milk or water will help in softening and removing the seeds. I used seedless dates, so just warmed it in the microwave to make them a little soft.
    • Use any light oil like canola, grapeseed or light olive oil.
    • Use dairy or non-dairy milk. Unsweetened almond or oat or flax milk would work great in this recipe.
    • You can use either white or brown sugar.
    • If you like sweeter cake, then increase sugar to ¾cup in the recipe.
    • I recommend using whole wheat pastry flour in the recipe for the best fluffy texture. But you can use a 50:50 combination of all-purpose flour and white whole wheat flour. Also Indian atta would work great here.
    • Feel free to use any of your favorite nuts. Cashews, almonds or pistachios work here.
    • Baking times for different baking pans:
      • 6-cup mini bundt cake pan - bake for 20~22 minutes
      • Mini bundt cupcakes - makes 6 cupcakes - bake for 20~22 minutes
      • 8″ round cake pan - makes 1 cake - bake for 30~35 minutes
    • To freeze the cakes, let them cool completely. Then wrap them in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cake | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Srivalli

      June 26, 2015 at 11:53 am

      Those mini versions look so so cute Pavani..what a delightful recipe!..

      Reply
    2. vaishali sabnani

      June 26, 2015 at 12:56 pm

      Looks gorgeous! Love that cute mould you have used for baking these. We too enjoy this cake but i make with wheat flour.

      Reply
    3. rajani

      June 26, 2015 at 6:55 pm

      I had used up dates in larabars, but cakes sound more interesting :-). The pictures are stunning and love how you have presented it.

      Reply
    4. sushma

      June 27, 2015 at 12:08 pm

      Wow looks so delicious,Pics looks great

      Reply
    5. Archana Potdar

      June 28, 2015 at 7:25 am

      The recipe is yum an dthe pics stunning. Just the right combo for a yum treat.

      Reply
    6. praba bubesh

      June 28, 2015 at 11:56 pm

      love these healthy cuties..great healthy recipe...

      Reply
    7. Sowmya :)

      June 29, 2015 at 4:16 pm

      So cute and yummy looking...am drooling now.

      Reply
    8. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

      July 01, 2015 at 2:52 pm

      I have to buy those mini bundt pans. Looks so beautiful Pavani! Lovely recipe 🙂

      Reply
    9. Priya Suresh

      July 03, 2015 at 3:49 pm

      Those mini bundt cake looks absolutely stunning, love those cuties..

      Reply
    10. Global Tastes & Travels Inc.

      July 04, 2015 at 1:31 am

      love the rich color of these

      Reply
    11. Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi

      July 06, 2015 at 4:00 pm

      Those mini bundts look so cute!

      Reply
    12. Uma Shankar

      July 08, 2015 at 3:06 am

      Very cute and yummy cake

      Reply
    13. sneha datar

      July 09, 2015 at 3:01 pm

      These are cute and beautiful cakes.

      Reply
    14. Suma Gandlur

      July 15, 2015 at 4:25 am

      Date cake is one of my favorites and love your mini bundt versions.

      Reply
    15. Varadas Kitchen

      July 17, 2015 at 6:46 pm

      Love the color. This and a small scoop of ice cream. Yum!

      Reply
    16. Rohini

      November 09, 2020 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      Can you bake Irvin a microwave. If so what temp and time

      Reply
      • cookshideout

        November 11, 2020 at 5:58 pm

        Hi Rohini, yes you can bake the cake in the microwave. It should take about 2~3 minutes. Do not cook it in 1 shot, stop the microwave after every minute to check and then bake it until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Please note I haven't tried this recipe in the microwave. This is based on my experience with other microwave cakes. Hope this helps.

        Reply
    17. Divya jain

      October 26, 2022 at 11:03 am

      Can we use date syrup
      What would be the quantity

      Reply
      • cookshideout

        October 26, 2022 at 3:28 pm

        Hi Divya, I have not tried this recipe with date syrup. But I think it would work. You can use around 3/4cup of date syrup.
        Regards,
        Pavani

        Reply

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