Flourless Walnut-Date Cake Recipe

Name: Flourless Walnut-Date Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 3 cups walnut halves; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup sugar; 4 large eggs, separated; 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional); Pinch of kosher salt; 3/4 cup chopped pitted dates; 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 4 tablespoons unsalted margarine (for kosher) or butter, cut into small pieces; 1 teaspoon honey; Chopped toasted walnuts, for topping

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
3 cups walnut halves
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
4 large eggs, separated
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Pinch of kosher salt
3/4 cup chopped pitted dates
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted margarine (for kosher) or butter, cut into small pieces
1 teaspoon honey
Chopped toasted walnuts, for topping

1
Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat the bottom and sides of a 9-inch-round cake pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
2
Put the walnuts, cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor; pulse until finely ground but not powdery.
3
Whisk the egg yolks, orange zest and vanilla, if using, in a small bowl.
4
Beat the egg whites and salt in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until foamy.
5
Beat in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until soft peaks form, about 8 minutes.
6
Fold in the yolk mixture and dates, then fold in the ground walnut mixture.
7
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
8
Bake until the cake is golden and a toothpick comes out clean, 23 to 25 minutes.
9
Let cool in the pan on a rack, then run a knife along the sides and invert the cake onto a platter.
10
Make the glaze: Put the chocolate, margarine and honey in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the margarine melts, about 2 minutes.
11
Whisk until smooth.
12
Cool slightly, then pour over the cake.
13
Top with walnuts.
14
Photograph by Jonny Valiant

1606

kcal

Calories

143

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 3 cups walnut halves, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Flourless Walnut-Date Cake 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.

Flourless Walnut-Date Cake

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