AJFAN DATE DELIGHT CAKE

 

This Dates and Walnut Cake is a healthy, sugar-free, and maida-free option that is both delicious and nutritious. Here's the step-by-step recipe

 

 Ingredients:

- 200 g Dates

- 1 ½ cups Milk

- ½ cup Desi Ghee (or refined oil/extra light olive oil)

- 1 cup Wheat Flour (Atta)

- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda

- ½ teaspoon Baking Powder

- ¼ teaspoon Salt

- 1 ½ tablespoon Cacao Nibs

- Chopped Walnuts (for garnish)

 

METHOD:

 

1. Soak and Blend Dates:

   - Soak 200 g of dates in 1 ½ cups of hot milk for about an hour. This softens the dates and makes them easier to blend.

   - Once the dates are soft, blend them into a smooth mixture.

 

2. Prepare the Wet Mixture:

   - Add ½ cup of desi ghee (or your preferred oil) to the date mixture.

   - Mix thoroughly until the ghee or oil is well incorporated with the date puree.

 

3. Sift and Combine Dry Ingredients:

   - In a separate bowl, sift together 1 cup of wheat flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.

   - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet date mixture, mixing continuously to avoid lumps.

 

4. Prepare the Cake Batter:

   - Once the batter is smooth and lump-free, fold in 1 ½ tablespoons of cacao nibs.

   - Mix the batter well to ensure the cacao nibs are evenly distributed.

 

5. Pour and Garnish:

   - Grease a cake mold with ghee or oil.

   - Pour the batter into the greased mold.

   - Garnish the top with chopped walnuts for added crunch and flavor.

 

6. Bake the Cake:

   - Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

   - Place the cake mold in the preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes.

   - To check if the cake is done, insert a toothpick or skewer into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.

 

7. Cool and Serve:

   - Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the mold for a few minutes.

   - After it cools down, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

 

8. Enjoy:

   - Your Dates and Walnut Cake is now ready to be served! It's a wholesome and tasty treat that's perfect for any occasion.

 

This cake is not only free of refined sugar and maida but also packed with the natural sweetness of dates and the goodness of walnuts. Enjoy this guilt-free dessert with your family and friends!