Low Fat Classic Date Cake

Indulge in the moist and delectable goodness of this Low Fat Classic Date Cake, a guilt-free twist on a timeless favorite. This recipe highlights the natural sweetness of pitted dates, perfectly balanced with warm cinnamon and a hint of vanilla. The use of low-fat yogurt keeps the cake wonderfully tender while reducing fat content, making it a healthy yet indulgent choice. A generous sprinkle of chopped walnuts adds a delightful crunch to every bite. Simple to prepare with a mix of pantry staples, this dessert pairs beautifully with afternoon tea or coffee. Whether you're watching your calories or simply looking for a lighter dessert option, this cake delivers all the flavor with none of the heaviness.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 200 grams Pitted dates
• 250 milliliters Water
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 200 grams All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 100 grams Brown sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 150 grams Low-fat plain yogurt
• 50 grams Walnuts, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine the pitted dates and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the baking soda. This will cause the mixture to foam up slightly. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 5

In another bowl, beat together the brown sugar and egg until light and fluffy. This should take about 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the vanilla extract and low-fat plain yogurt into the sugar mixture until well combined.

Step 7

Add the cooled date mixture to the sugar and yogurt mixture, stirring until fully integrated.

Step 8

Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the flour mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 9

Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.

Step 10

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 12

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 13

Serve the cake warm or at room temperature, slicing it into 8 even pieces.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1030.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2213.5

Total Fat 45.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 228.1mg	0%
Sodium 3378.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 424.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.6g	0%
Total Sugars 243.4g
Protein 47.2g	0%

Vitamin D 131.5IU	0%
Calcium 613.4mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 2421.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.9%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 73.8%