Eggless Dates and Walnut Cake

Eggless Dates and Walnut Cake is easy, quick and healthy dessert with richness of dates and crunch of walnuts. Condensed milk replaces sugar which gives a extra punch and flavor to the cake.

Ingredients :

• All purpose flour - 1 1/4 cups
• Dates - approx 20 nos. 
• Sweetened Condensed Milk - 1 tin (395 g)
• Unsalted Butter - 1 stick (100 g)
• Walnuts - 1/4 cup chopped
• Baking Soda - 1 1/2 tsp
• Baking Powder - 1 tsp

Method :

• Soak dates in warm water for 30 mins or till it softens. Grind to a smooth paste using as little water as possible.
• Bring the butter to room temperature or microwave it for 15-20 secs till it soft.
• Spray/ Grease a baking pan and keep it ready.
• Take a bowl. Sift all purpose flour, baking powder and baking soda to avoid any lumps. Mix it well.
• To the dry ingredients add dates paste, softened butter, condensed milk and mix well till all the ingredients gets combined.
• Add in walnuts and mix well.
• Pour the batter into greased baking tray. Optionally sprinkle some chopped walnuts over.
• Baking in Oven : Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees C / 350 degrees F) for 40 minutes in the center of the oven.
• Baking in Microwave : Divide the mixture into two portions or take in two baking tray. Microwave it on full power for 5-7 mins or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Time depends on the power of the microwave. So set the time for 4 mins, check and set for 1 minutes or more.
• Once done take the cake out and allow it to stand fr 5 minutes or till it cools down before taking out from the pan. 
• Loosen the edges and flip the cake onto a plate/cooling rack.
• Serve warm or cold.