Go Back
–+ servings
Three slices of date walnut cake stacked on top of one another sitting on a wooden cutting board.
Pin Print
5 from 7 votes

Date Walnut Cake

By: Min Kwon | MJ and Hungryman
Naturally sweetened date walnut cake made with simple ingredients and no added sugar. Moist, kid-friendly, and perfect for snacks, breakfast, or dessert.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Soaking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 10 Slices
Want to save this recipe for later?
Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox. Plus you'll get easy, family-friendly recipes every week to lighten your mealtime mental load.

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 13-15 medjool dates, pitted (200g)
  • 1 cup hot milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (58g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups self-rising flour (175g)
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, divided

Instructions 

  • Soak the dates: Add pitted dates to a bowl and pour hot milk over them. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes, until softened.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Blend: Transfer soaked dates and milk to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Mix wet ingredients: Pour the date mixture back into a bowl. Add eggs, yogurt, and vanilla. Whisk until combined.
  • Add dry ingredients: Add flour over the wet mixture. Gently stir until just combined—don’t overmix! Fold in chopped walnuts.
  • Bake: Pour the batter into a greased and lined 8-inch loaf pan (or use a cake pan if you’d like). Sprinkle extra walnuts on top. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Video

Notes

  • Soak the dates well: Soak pitted dates in hot milk for at least 30 minutes to soften them—this helps create the rich, moist texture of the cake.
  • Don’t overmix: Once you add the flour, stir gently just until combined to avoid a tough texture.
  • Pan options: An 8-inch loaf pan works beautifully, but a round or square cake pan will also do the trick.
  • Grease & line the pan: Greasing and lining the pan with parchment makes for easy removal and cleaner slices.
  • Top with walnuts: Sprinkle extra chopped walnuts on top before baking for a nice crunch and a pretty finish.
  • Cool completely: Allow the cake to cool fully before slicing so it holds together well.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg
Like this recipe? Rate and comment below!