Eggless Dates and Walnut Loaf Cake is a wholesome eggless and healthier cake that is made using Whole Wheat Flour and without adding refined sugar.
Eggless Dates and Walnut Loaf Cake is what I call a surprise cake!!
You know why??
A. It does not have any added sugar to it, yet perfect sweetened enough for a tea time cake.
B. This Eggless Dates and Walnut Cake is super soft, even though there are no eggs in it. (obviously, thats why its termed Eggless right.. 😉 stupid me)
C. Surprisingly moist cake. all thanks to dates.
D. A crumbly and nutty cake
E. Another element of surprise is that it hardly takes any preparation time. If you exclude the soaking part then it just needs 10 mins of your active mixing time that's it. Bake and enjoy.
So many a time I have made cookies in 15 mins but to bake a soft and moist cake with only 10 mins of prep time (exactly opposite to the Pistachio Loaf Cake that I baked sometime back) is something that I am in awe about even now.
If you are anything like me and really enjoy quick simple recipes then definitely check out my Microwave recipes on Youtube.
Wondering how do these Eggless Dates and Walnut Loaf Cake tastes?
Like I said its a soft and moist cake with soft crumbs.
The nuts add a great crunch and texture to the otherwise soft cake.
You literally won't be able to point out that no maida has been used in here. Plus this does not have any added refined sugar and no butter!! Well, wait... is that even a cake then?
But yes it is. A must try cake especially if you have kids at home.
I hope you will give this simple recipe a try and if you do then share your picture with me by tagging me, tweeting me or even instagram me or best share it on Youtube would love to follow your post.
Here is the detailed recipe:
Eggless Dates and Walnut Loaf Cake
Ingredients
- 20-25 Dates pitted
- 1 + 1/4 cups Milk
- 1/2 cup Oil
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/3 cup Walnuts
Instructions
- Soak the pitted dates in milk for around 3-4 hours until it becomes soft. Blend this to a smooth paste. (Do not add any extra liquid)
- To this dates milk paste add the oil and mix everything well.
- Meanwhile, sieve all the dry ingredients. Remove out 1 tbsp of the sieved flour to coat the walnuts so that they do not sink while baking. Add the rest of the flour to the wet ingredients in two batches and mix.
- Finally, add the walnuts and mix everything well.
- Transfer it to a prepared baking loaf tin and bake at 180°C for 35-40 mins
- Let it cool completely before slicing.
Notes:
1.This easy and simple recipe is adapted from here.
2. Make sure to use pitted dates and also chop your walnuts to bite size pieces.
Other recipes that might interest you:
1. 3 ingredient healthier chocolate pudding (again using dates)
2. Coconut Rava Cake (no eggs, no maida, no butter or oil)
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I will see you soon with yet another recipe
Until then
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Sushma
JNine says
Hi. Can you please tell me what "nos Dates" are? Does "nos" mean something in particular or are they some type of date? Thank you.
sushma iyer says
Hi JNine.. I am sorry about the confusion here. Nos. is basically an abbreviation for numbers so I meant 20 to 25 dates. I have now edited and updated the post. Thank you for bringing this to my notice.
Regards
Sushma
Nidhi says
Hi ! Can I use mAida instead of whole wheat flour ? Will it effect the baking
sushma iyer says
Hi Nidhi.. I think it should work 🙂
Nivetha says
Can we use almond milk instead of milk.. What will be the quantity?
sushma iyer says
Hi Nivetha.. you can try.. the quantity will be the same 🙂
Nivetha says
What is the measurements to bake this cake for 15 people
Saloni Shah says
Hi Sushma,
Thanks for sharing this recipe. I made it and it turned out excellent. Such healthy and non sugar cake. Very addicting cake. 😊.Keep sharing such wonderful, healthy and non sugary cake recipes.
Amisha says
It came out perfect! Thanks for amazing recipe 🙂
sushma iyer says
Hi Amisha.. My pleasure.. glad to know you liked it.. Thank you
Anuradha says
Hi, can u pls mention the cups used here, are they 240/250ml.cups? Pls mention as I have to make this now, thank you
sushma iyer says
Hi Anuradha.. It is 250 ml 🙂
Anxhal says
Hi Dear ! Pls do help me the qty in grams as it is best to weight on the weighing scale..Many Thanks
sushma iyer says
Hi Anxhal..
Will update it the next time I make it..
Regards
Sushma
Anitha Edison says
Hello Sushma, I am planning to bake this cake for a diabetic person. Can you please suggest me an alternative for dates which will add sweetness but not increase his sugar levels. Thank you in advance
sushma iyer says
Hi Anitha..
I haven't tried any substitutions. You can think of Stevia may be.. Not sure.. sorry
Smita says
I tried this cake and initially found less sweet but gradually the raste started dilli in the mouth.... What a tasty cake. Such a nice recipe. Wow.
sushma iyer says
Hi Smita..
Yes that's the beauty of healthy baking.. I am glad you liked this cake.. Thank you for sharing your feedback.. appreciate it 😀
Regards
Sushma
Rashami says
This is really a great recipe. All kids love cake but we avoid offering because it contains refined flour. Even if we make whole wheat cake, it still has a lot of sugar. Dates are healthy alternative. Thanks for sharing. Just one question. Is it possible to rwduce the quantity of oil and increase thw quantity of milk to compensate the amount of liquid in cake?
sushma iyer says
I understand Rashami.. With kids it is difficult to control sugar.. I hope this cake helps in that.. coming to your query I have not experimented with the ratios.. If I were you I would add substitute some portion of the oil with applesauce, yogurt or buttermilk and not with milk directly 🙂 Hope this helps
Regards
Sushma
Aparna says
Superb. I added a bit of vanilla essence and a generous amount of dryfruits. Turned out awessome.
Thanks for a wonderful recipe!!!?
sushma iyer says
Hi Aparna..
That is wonderful.. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.. appreciate it.. glad to learn that the additions worked out 😀
Regards
Sushma
Naina says
Hi...ur cake looks delicious...I have tried ur loaf bread so many times it comes out fabulous everytime.. thank you. One question I have regarding this cake..I've measuring cup of 200 ml...so shd i take 250 ml to soak dates n 135 gm of flour or use the 200 ml size for milk and flour...even I've the regular bread pan 9 x 4 inches...shd i bake in that or what size of a square tin is advisable...pls help
Thank u
sushma iyer says
Hi Naina.. so glad to know that you guys are loving the loaf bread recipe. As for this recipe the standard pyrex measuring cup is 250ml so please use that quantity for milk and for flour 1 cup is 120 gms so calculate accordingly 🙂 and 9x4 baking pan should work 🙂
Monika says
If yes then for how much time?