Date and Almond Cake

This Date and Almond Cake is a delightful Moroccan dessert, rich in flavors and textures, perfect for a cozy dinner. Sweet dates and crunchy almonds combine to create a moist cake that offers a taste of tradition in every bite.

Ingredients

• Medjool dates - 100 grams, pitted and chopped
• Almond flour - 100 grams
• All-purpose flour - 50 grams
• Sugar - 50 grams
• Eggs - 2 large
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Almonds - 30 grams, sliced (for topping)
• Honey - 2 tablespoons (for drizzling)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small round cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until pale and frothy.
4. Add the chopped dates and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, stirring well to combine.
5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top of the batter.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
10. Drizzle honey over the top of the cake before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 330
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 42 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 100 mg
• Cholesterol: 140 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber, which aids digestion.
• High in healthy fats from almonds, promoting heart health.

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