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Date and Walnut Cake

Date and Walnut Cake, a traditional British sweet bread that goes wonderfully well with a nice cup of tea. The loaf has a dense texture, and a good crunch from the walnuts, while the dates and golden syrup add a delicate sweetness that is hard to beat. A great addition to your afternoon tea party, this cake is sheer pleasure.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 1 loaf
Calories: 2442 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 225 g self-raising flour
  • 60 g butter
  • 60 g sugar
  • 120 g chopped walnuts
  • 120 g chopped dates
  • 90 ml golden syrup
  • 90 ml milk
  • 1 egg

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).
  2. Sift the flour and add it to a large bowl.
  3. Cut the cold butter into cubes, and use your fingertips to rub it with the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.
  4. Add the sugar and mix well.
  5. Add the chopped walnuts and dates, syrup, milk and the egg beaten well.
  6. Combine everything together to get a thick batter.
  7. Flour and grease a loaf tin, and transfer the batter over.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.

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Nutrition Information

Calories 2442kcal (122%) Carbohydrates 352g (117%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 99g (152%) Saturated Fat 38g (190%) Cholesterol 302mg (101%) Sodium 537mg (22%) Potassium 1063mg (30%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 176g (352%) Vitamin A 1883IU (38%) Calcium 257mg (26%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1loaf

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2442

% Daily Value*

Calories 2442kcal 122%
Carbohydrates 352g 117%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 99g 152%
Saturated Fat 38g 190%
Cholesterol 302mg 101%
Sodium 537mg 22%
Potassium 1063mg 23%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 176g 352%
Vitamin A 1883IU 38%
Calcium 257mg 26%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.