The Cake That Needs No Sugar
This Dates Cake is incredibly moist, naturally sweet, and requires zero refined sugar. Sweetened entirely with Lion Dates' premium deseeded dates and dates paste, it's a wholesome dessert the whole family will love. Perfect for birthdays, tea time, or a healthy indulgence!
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes | Bake Time: 35–40 minutes | Serves: 8–10
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Lion Qyno Deseeded Dates, soaked in 1 cup warm water for 30 mins
- 3 tbsp Lion Dates Paste
- 1.5 cups whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 2 eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
- ½ cup butter or coconut oil (melted)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch cake tin.
- Blend dates: Blend soaked dates with their soaking water until smooth.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, dates paste, vanilla, and blended dates.
- Add dry ingredients: Fold in flour, baking soda, and cinnamon until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add nuts: Fold in chopped walnuts.
- Bake: Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & serve: Cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with Lion Dates Syrup for extra indulgence.
Nutritional Benefits
- 🍎 Dates – Natural sweetener rich in fibre, iron, and antioxidants
- 🌾 Whole Wheat Flour – Complex carbs and fibre
- 🌰 Walnuts – Omega-3 fatty acids for brain health
Shop the Ingredients
Also try: Dates Halwa | Dates Kheer
