Wicklewood'S Spicy Gluten Free Walnut And Date Cake

Name: Wicklewood'S Spicy Gluten Free Walnut And Date Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces gluten free self-raising flour; 4 ounces dates, pitted; 4 tablespoons water; 2 ounces butter; 2 ounces light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons golden syrup; 2 1/2 tablespoons milk; 1 1/2 ounces chopped walnuts; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon walnut oil; 1 tablespoon treacle; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; zest and juice of half a lemon; TOPPING; 2 ounces muscovado sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons rice flour; 1 ounce butter; 1 ounce chopped walnuts; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

4 ounces gluten free self-raising flour
4 ounces dates, pitted
4 tablespoons water
2 ounces butter
2 ounces light brown sugar
2 tablespoons golden syrup
2 1/2 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 ounces chopped walnuts
1 egg
1 tablespoon walnut oil
1 tablespoon treacle
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
zest and juice of half a lemon
TOPPING
2 ounces muscovado sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons rice flour
1 ounce butter
1 ounce chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1
Preheat oven to 180.
2
Grease and lightly flour a 1lb loaf tin.
3
Cut a length of greaseproof paper half the width of the loaf tin and twice the length, line the tin lengthways ensuring it overlaps at the ends.
4
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth, slowly add the beaten egg.
5
Heat the milk in a saucepan, add the oil, syrup and treacle until melted, and then beat into the butter mixture, along with the 1 1/2 oz chopped walnuts.
6
Sift in the flour, baking powder and spices and mix well.
7
In a pan, heat the dates, water, lemon zest and juice until boiling, reduce heat and simmer until soft.
8
Remove from heat and puree with a blender until smooth.
9
Place half of the cake mix in the bottom of the loaf tin, ensuring not to remove the lining paper, level with a palette knife.
10
Spread the date puree over the cake mix, almost to the edges of the tin.
11
Cover with the remaining cake mix.
12
Bake for 25 mins, don't remove from tin.
13
Mix all the topping ingredients together and sprinkle over the cooked cake, return to the oven and bake for a further 15-20 minutes.
14
Leave to cool for 10 mins before using the overlapping greaseproof paper to remove the cake from tin and transferring to a cooling rack.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces gluten free self-raising flour, 4 ounces dates, pitted, 4 tablespoons water, 2 ounces butter, and more.

Yes, Wicklewood'S Spicy Gluten Free Walnut And 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!