EGGLESS DATE CAKE

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From the Aayi's Recipes blog (www.aayisrecipes.com). Very easy to make and always a hit! It's quite sweet, I think it would probably work with 1/2 cup of sugar and still taste good. Note: I add a pinch of salt.

Provided by pkothari

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

18 pitted dates
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup oil
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon walnuts (optional)
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven at 350°F.
  • Microwave the dates and milk for 1 or 2 minute or heat on the stovetop until the dates are soft.
  • Add sugar to the mixture.
  • Blend in a blender until pureed.
  • Add oil and mix.
  • Pour mixture into a medium-sized bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, sieve together flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Add the flour mixture a little bit at a time to the liquid mixture and mix slowly.
  • Add the nuts and mix.
  • Bake the cake in a greased oven proof cake pan for 35-40min (or till a knife is inserted in the cake and comes out clean).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.9, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 4.3, Sodium 251.5, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 40.8, Protein 3.8

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