Description
A wholesome, naturally sweet Date and Walnut Cake made without flour or refined sugar, now topped with a decadent layer of melted chocolate. This gluten-free treat is moist, rich with caramel-like date flavor, and crunchy walnuts—perfect for a feel-good dessert or special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (175g) pitted dates, chopped
- ¾ cup (180ml) hot water
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60g) melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 cup (100g) almond flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts
- 3 oz (85g) dark chocolate (or dairy-free chocolate, if preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Pour hot water over chopped dates and let them soak for 10 minutes until soft. Mash lightly with a fork.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and melted coconut oil (or butter) to the date mixture. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in chopped walnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan, spread evenly, and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, melt the chocolate. You can melt it in a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, or melt it over a double boiler.
- Once the cake has cooled slightly, pour the melted chocolate over the top and spread it evenly.
- Let the chocolate set for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This cake is gluten-free and made without refined sugar.
- You can substitute coconut oil with butter, if preferred.
- Use dairy-free chocolate for a fully vegan dessert.
- Make sure the cake is cooled slightly before adding the chocolate topping to prevent it from melting too much.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
