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INGREDIENTS  - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar - 1/4 cup ground almonds - 1/4 cup chopped dates - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract - Pinch of salt INSTRUCTIONS  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, confectioners' sugar, ground almonds, baking powder, and salt. 3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract. 4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Fold in chopped dates. 5. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie. 6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. 7. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious almond and date cookies! BAKING H
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Dates and walnut cake

 


INGREDIENTS 

- 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped

- 1 cup boiling water

- 1 teaspoon baking soda

- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

- 3/4 cup granulated sugar

- 2 large eggs

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts


INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or a loaf pan.

2. In a small bowl, combine the chopped dates, boiling water, and baking soda. Let it sit and cool for about 10 minutes.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

7. Stir in the date mixture (including any liquid) and fold in the chopped walnuts.

8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.


Enjoy your homemade dates and walnut cake!


NUTRITIONAL BREAKDOWN 

Here’s an approximate nutritional breakdown for the dates and walnut cake, based on 12 servings:


**Nutritional Information (per serving):**

- **Calories:** ~230 kcal

- **Total Fat:** ~10g

  - **Saturated Fat:** ~4g

- **Cholesterol:** ~45mg

- **Sodium:** ~150mg

- **Total Carbohydrates:** ~32g

  - **Dietary Fiber:** ~2g

  - **Sugars:** ~20g

- **Protein:** ~3g


These values can vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used.

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