Walnut and Date Cake
By : Archana Arte
Update: 2012-12-22 05:44 GMT
Method
- In a vessel, add 100g butter
- Add 2 eggs
- Add 1 tsp vanilla essence
- Add 120g coarsely ground sugar
- Whisk the ingredients with a beater
- TIP: Do not whisk the ingredients vigorously
- TIP: Mixing dates with all purpose flour ensures that the dates are evenly spread in the cake once baked
- In a bowl, add 120g maida (all purpose flour)
- Add 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Add 25g finely chopped walnuts
- Add 250g seedless soaked khajoor (dates)
- Mix well
- Now, add the dates mixture to the egg batter
- Mix well
- TIP: The right consistency is achieved once the of the mixture is slides of the spatula
- TIP: If the consistency is heavy, add 1/4 cup warm milk to the mixture
- Once the mixture is ready, grease the tin with butter
- Once the entire tin is greased with butter, place the butter paper in the tin
- Now, pour the mixture into the tin
- Once the mixture is poured, tap the tin on the bottom to spread the mixture evenly
- TIP: When baking the cake in the microwave, select combi-convection & preheat for 5 minutes
- TIP: Bake at 160 degrees for 40-45 minutes
- Once the cake is ready, remove the butter paper from all the sides
- TIP: Butter paper ensures that the cake doesn't stick to the tin
- Ready to serve