DessertTurkish

Walnut, Date & Honey Cake

Name: Walnut, Date & Honey Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 225g Self-raising Flour; 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; 175g Butter; 100g Muscovado Sugar; 3 tablespoons Clear Honey; 2 Beaten Egg; 2 medium Banana; 100g Stoned Dates; 50g Walnuts

Walnut, Date & Honey Cake is a classic Turkish dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully baked or prepared featuring Self-raising Flour, Ground Cinnamon, Butter, Muscovado Sugar, Clear Honey, Egg, Banana, Stoned Dates and Walnuts, the components balance delicate sweetness and satisfying texture.

Enjoy warm or chilled alongside fresh vanilla custard, whipped cream, or a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea for a comforting finish to your meal.

If you enjoy authentic Turkish cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Apricot & Turkish Delight Mess.

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Ingredients

Self-raising Flour225g
Ground Cinnamon1/2 teaspoon
Butter175g
Muscovado Sugar100g
Clear Honey3 tablespoons
Egg2 Beaten
Banana2 medium
Stoned Dates100g
Walnuts50g

Step-by-Step Instructions

12 steps

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Step 1🔥 Preheat

Preheat the oven to 160C/Gas 3/fan oven 140C.

Step 2

Line the base and long sides of a 900g/2lb loaf tin with greaseproof paper, buttering the tin and paper.

Step 3

Tip the flour, cinnamon, butter, sugar, 2 tablespoons of the honey and the eggs into a large mixing bowl.

Step 4🔪 Prep

Mash the bananas and chop the dates (kitchen scissors are easiest for this) and add to the bowl.

Step 5🥄 Mix⏱️ 2-3 minutes

Beat the mixture for 2-3 minutes, using a wooden spoon or hand-held mixer, until well blended.

Step 6

Spoon into the prepared tin and level the top.

Step 7

Scatter the walnut pieces over.

Step 8🥧 Bake⏱️ 1 hour

Bake for 1 hour, then lightly press the top – it will feel firm if cooked.

Step 9🥧 Bake⏱️ 10 minutes

If not, bake for a further 10 minutes.

Step 10⏱️ 15 minutes

Cool for 15 minutes, then lift out of the tin using the paper.

Step 11

When cold, drizzle the remaining honey over.

Step 12

Cut into thick slices.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Walnut, Date & Honey Cake carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

To substitute whole eggs in baking, unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or a commercial egg replacer can work smoothly depending on whether the recipe is sweet or savory.

Chef Technique Tips

Resist the urge to open the oven door during the first two-thirds of the baking cycle. Opening the door vents trapped heat and steam, which can cause delicate baked goods to deflate or lose their rise.

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