Almond-Date Pound Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A moist, nutty pound cake sweetened with dates and honey, finished with vanilla ice cream and orange chocolate sauce for a comforting dessert that feels both classic and adventurous.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. blanched almonds, toasted and chopped
  • 1 c. unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1/4 c. honey
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. finely chopped dates
  • vanilla ice cream
  • orange chocolate sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Butter and flour a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

939 kcal 47% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.6g 27% DV
Total Fat 42.8g 55% DV
Carbs 122.7g 45% DV
Fiber 8.4g 30% DV
Sugar 48.8g 98% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12541mg 100% DV
Potassium 651mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 124.8mg 42% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 219mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Calcium 1688mg 100% DV
Iron 6.2mg 34% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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