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Date and Walnut Cake

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
90 min
TOTAL TIME
130 min
SERVINGS
16 servings
Dessert English
Date and Walnut Cake
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds dates, pitted and chopped
  • 2 pounds English walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 4 large egg whites
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to the desired temperature of 300 degrees Fahrenheit (or equivalently, 150 degrees Celsius).
2
Next, take a moment to prepare your baking vessel by lightly coating it with butter or cooking spray and dusting it with a generous amount of flour, ensuring an even layer for the cake to release from afterwards.
3
In a spacious mixing bowl, bring together dates, walnuts, flour, sugar, and baking powder. Thoroughly mix these ingredients until they are well combined.
4
Using a separate, clean mixing bowl, whip egg yolks into a smooth consistency until they are fully incorporated with the other ingredients.
5
In a separate, large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until they become stiff and hold their shape. This is a crucial step in achieving the desired texture of your cake.
6
Once you have achieved stiff peaks with the egg whites, gently fold them into the date mixture until there are no visible streaks remaining. This step requires patience and care to avoid deflating the mixture.
7
Spoon the date mixture into your prepared baking vessel, ensuring it is evenly distributed and smooth.
8
Place the cake in a preheated oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit (or 150 degrees Celsius) and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, approximately 90 minutes.
9
After the cake has finished baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. This allows the cake to set slightly, making it easier to transfer to a wire rack.
10
Finally, carefully remove the cake from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.