Date Pecan Cake

Prep: 30 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8

A rich, nutty cake infused with dates and pecans, featuring a moist texture and sweet aroma, perfect for teatime or special occasions with a hint of wine aroma.

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart pecans
  • 1 pound dates, chopped
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Sift the dry ingredients twice. Remove a small amount to mix with the pecans and dates, then set aside.
  2. Beat the egg whites until stiff and set aside.
  3. Gradually beat the egg yolks with the sugar until well combined.
  4. Add the sifted dry ingredients, vanilla, chopped pecans, and chopped dates to the egg yolk mixture and fold in gently.
  5. Fold in the beaten egg whites carefully until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into a tube pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour.
  7. Once cooled, soak a lint-free cloth in blackberry wine, wrap the cake, and store in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks. Re-wet the cloth with wine if it dries out.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

546 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.7g 15% DV
Total Fat 20g 26% DV
Carbs 78g 28% DV
Fiber 6.2g 22% DV
Sugar 20.1g 40% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12415.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 534mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.6mg 11% DV
Calcium 1571.8mg 100% DV
Iron 5.6mg 31% DV

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

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