Description
A delightful and healthy cake naturally sweetened with Medjool dates, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates (pitted)
- 1 cup milk (any kind, including vegan milks)
- 1/2 cup avocado oil (or any neutral oil)
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- Walnuts (halves or crushed pieces, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Line a small 7-inch springform pan with parchment paper and spray with oil.
- Heat the milk in a pot until it simmers.
- Soak the dates by pouring hot milk over them and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Blend the softened dates and milk until smooth.
- Add avocado oil and mix until combined.
- Stir in self-rising flour until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and top with walnut pieces.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
For a refined touch, serve with whipped cream, honey, or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg