Date-Nut Mini Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Date-Nut Mini Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 10 ounces plump, moist dates, preferably Medjool, pitted and coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 cups boiling water; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1 cup packed light-brown sugar; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 1/3 cups walnuts (about 4 ounces), toasted (see page 323) and coarsely chopped; 1 cup creme fraiche

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
10 ounces plump, moist dates, preferably Medjool, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups boiling water
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups walnuts (about 4 ounces), toasted (see page 323) and coarsely chopped
1 cup creme fraiche

1
Preheat oven to 325F.
2
Line mini muffin tins with paper liners.
3
Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cardamom.
4
In a large bowl, combine dates with the boiling water and butter.
5
Stir until butter is melted and dates are soft, about 2 minutes.
6
Stir in brown sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla.
7
Add flour mixture, and stir just until combined.
8
Stir in walnuts.
9
Divide batter evenly among lined cups, filling each three-quarters full.
10
Bake, rotating tins halfway through, until a cake tester inserted in centers comes out clean, about 15 minutes.
11
Transfer tins to wire racks to cool completely before removing cupcakes.
12
Cupcakes can be stored overnight at room temperature, or frozen up to 1 month, in airtight containers.
13
To finish, dollop creme fraiche on top of each cupcake.
14
Serve immediately.

1564

kcal

Calories

130

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Date-Nut Mini Cupcakes 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.

Date-Nut Mini Cupcakes

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