Date and Walnut Cake

Preparation :20 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :801 hours 20 minutes
Servings :Makes 1 cake (8 slice )

Ingredients :

1 cup sliced dates (khajur)
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (akhrot)
1 tbsp instant coffee powder
1/2 cup soft butter
1/2 cup condensed milk
1 1/4 cups plain flour (maida)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla essence

Method :

Combine the coffee powder and 1 tbsp of hot water in a small bowl, mix well and keep aside.Combine the dates and 1 cup of hot water in a bowl, cover it with a lid and keep aside to soak for 30 minutes. Drain and keep aside.Combine the butter and condensed milk in a deep bowl and beat it using an electric beater till smooth.Add the plain flour, baking powder and baking soda and mix well using a spatula.Add the dates, ½ cup walnuts, vanilla essence and coffee-water mixture and mix well using a spatula.Pour the batter into a greased bread loaf tin of 200 mm. (8”) and tap it lightly.Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of walnuts evenly over it and bake it in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 55 minutes.Cool slightly, loosen the sides with the help of a knife and demould it.Cut the cake into 13 mm. ( ½“) slices.Serve or store in an air-tight container.