Picnic Date Cake

Perfect for outdoor gatherings or cozy afternoons, this Picnic Date Cake is a moist, flavor-packed treat that combines the natural sweetness of dates with warm hints of cinnamon and a tender, buttery crumb. Softened dates are blended into the batter alongside a touch of brown sugar, creating a deep, caramelized flavor that’s complemented by optional crunchy walnuts for added texture. Simple to prepare and beautifully dusted with icing sugar, this cake is as easy on the eyes as it is on the palate. Best served with a cup of tea or coffee, it's an ideal dessert or snack to enjoy al fresco or at home. Whether you’re planning a picnic or just craving a wholesome, homemade cake, this recipe is sure to delight! Keywords: picnic date cake recipe, moist date cake, easy homemade cake recipe, picnic dessert ideas, walnut date cake.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 grams Pitted dates
• 240 ml Boiling water
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 115 grams Unsalted butter
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 100 grams Brown sugar
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 200 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 50 grams Chopped walnuts (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Icing sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place the pitted dates in a bowl, pour the boiling water over them, and sprinkle in the baking soda. Stir well and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to soften the dates.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well combined.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Stir in the softened date mixture, including any liquid, and fold in the chopped walnuts if using.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with icing sugar. Serve as is or with a dollop of whipped cream, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(990.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3080.8

Total Fat 143.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 626.6mg	0%
Sodium 2486.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 428.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.5g	0%
Total Sugars 265.2g
Protein 41.9g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 238.6mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 742.3mg	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: 40.8%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 54.0%