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Walnut, Date and Honey Cake

British · Dessert · Easy

Walnut, Date and Honey Cake

Total
1 hr 45 min
Prep
35 min
Serves
12
Calories
335
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Ripe bananas and chopped dates keep this cinnamon loaf moist, with walnuts on top and a thin honey finish.

Mashed banana supplies both moisture and sweetness in walnut, date and honey cake. Dates soften into the crumb while the walnuts stay on the surface, where they toast as the loaf bakes.

Use very ripe bananas and softened butter so the batter comes together evenly. A low oven gives the dense center time to cook before the honey-rich top becomes too dark.

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Method

  1. Heat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with parchment. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon together.

  2. Beat butter, brown sugar and 2 tbsp honey for until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mash bananas and fold them in with the flour mixture and dates just until no dry flour remains.

  3. Spoon into the pan and scatter walnuts on top. Bake for until a skewer inserted into the center comes out without wet batter; cover loosely with foil if the nuts darken early.

  4. Cool in the pan for , then lift onto a rack. Brush with remaining honey and let cool before slicing.

Forkue tips

  • Toss sticky chopped dates through the flour mixture before folding it in to help separate the pieces.

Storing and reheating

Keep airtight at room temperature for 3 days or freeze slices for 2 months. Warm a slice briefly in a low oven to soften the dates and butter-rich crumb.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

335Calories
5gProtein
44gCarbs
16gFat

Walnut, Date and Honey Cake: FAQ

Can I leave out the bananas?

Not without changing the batter. They supply moisture and binding as well as sweetness, so use ripe bananas here.

Why is the center wet?

The loaf may need longer, especially with large bananas. Check the center rather than relying only on the browned top.

How do I store and reheat Walnut, Date and Honey Cake?

Keep airtight at room temperature for 3 days or freeze slices for 2 months. Warm a slice briefly in a low oven to soften the dates and butter-rich crumb.

How long does Walnut, Date and Honey Cake take?

About 1 hr 45 min in total: 35 min prep and 1 hr 10 min cooking.

What do I need to make Walnut, Date and Honey Cake?

The key ingredients are all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, butter, honey and eggs, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Walnut, Date and Honey Cake?

Toss sticky chopped dates through the flour mixture before folding it in to help separate the pieces.

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