Date Cake With Walnuts And Raisin

Date Cake With Walnuts And Raisin Ingredients

1 cup chopped dates1 cup boiling water1 cup sugar6 tbsp butter (85g)1 egg, whisked1 1/2 cup all purpose flour (180g)1 1/2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt3/4 tsp cinnamon1 cup chopped walnuts1 cup raisins

Steps

Soak the dates in boiling water for 10 minutes to soften them. Meanwhile, add to a mixing bowl the sugar, butter and egg and mix until you get a paste-like texture.Add the flour in 3 parts while sifting them, mixing in between each addition.Stir in the salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon.Fold in the dates, walnuts and raisins.Prepare your baking pan by buttering and flouring it before placing the cake batter inside.Bake at 180C for 35-40 minutes depending on your oven.Let cool before taking out of the baking pan.Sprinkle on top powdered sugar or any fruit of your liking. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea!