Healthy Date & Walnut Cake

Healthy Date & Walnut Cake 

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 45 - 60 mins 
Servings: 10 pieces

Ingredients: 

• 137.5g soft dates
• 200ml milk of choice
• 2.5 tbsp tahini
• 2.5 tbsp neutral oil
• 93.7g oat flour
• 1 1/2  tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• pinch of salt
• 25g walnuts roughly chopped

Date Tahini Drizzle

• 1 tbsp tahini
• 1 tsp date syrup

Instructions: 

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F.
2. Pour the milk into a saucepan and warm it until it begins to bubble—remove from the heat just before it reaches a boil.
3. Place the dates in a heatproof bowl and pour the hot milk over them. Let them soak for 30 minutes.
4. Transfer the date and milk mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
5. Pour the blended mixture into a bowl, then add the tahini and oil. Stir until well combined.
6. Add the oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, mixing until you achieve a smooth batter.
7. Pour the batter into an 8x8-inch square cake tin lined with parchment paper, and sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top.
8. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool completely before slicing. Mix the drizzle ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the cake before serving.