Crackly Date and Walnut Cakes Recipe

Name: Crackly Date and Walnut Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Butter and granulated sugar, for coating; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Pinch of salt; 5 large eggs, separated; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 cup pitted dates, chopped; 1 cup chopped walnuts (4 ounces); 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

Butter and granulated sugar, for coating
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
5 large eggs, separated
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup pitted dates, chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts (4 ounces)
1/3 cup vegetable oil

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Butter and sugar six 1-cup ramekins.
3
In a small bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
4
In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the confectioners' sugar until dissolved.
5
Stir in the dates, walnuts and oil, then stir in the dry ingredients.
6
In a large stainless steel bowl, beat the egg whites to firm peaks.
7
Stir one-third of the whites into the batter to loosen it; fold in another third of the whites until incorporated, then gently fold in the remaining whites until just a few white streaks remain.
8
Neatly spoon the batter into the prepared ramekins.
9
Bake the cakes for about 30 minutes, or until puffed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10
Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 5 minutes.
11
Run a thin knife around the sides to loosen the cakes and unmold them onto a rack.
12
Serve warm or at room temperature.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Butter and granulated sugar, for coating, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Crackly Date and Walnut Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crackly Date and Walnut Cakes

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