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Warm Banana Date Walnut Cake with Orange Syrup

Warm Banana Date Walnut Cake with Orange Syrup Delight

This Warm Banana Date Walnut Cake with Orange Syrup is a delightful dessert that blends the sweetness of bananas and dates with crunchy walnuts, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 medium ripe bananas very ripe for best results
  • 1 cup chopped dates can substitute with dried figs or prunes
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts toasted; can use pecans or almonds
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened; coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar as substitute
  • 2 large eggs can use flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blends
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg for variation
For the Orange Syrup
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or honey as substitute
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • spatula
  • Wire rack
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
  3. Mash the ripe bananas and mix in the chopped dates.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  7. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients with the wet banana mixture.
  8. Fold in the toasted walnuts.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes.
  10. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. Prepare the orange syrup by simmering orange juice, brown sugar, and orange zest for 5 minutes.
  12. Drizzle the warm orange syrup over the cooled cake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best results. Ensure baking powder and soda are fresh for optimal texture.

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