Description
This Flourless Date and Walnut Flaxseed Cake is moist, naturally sweetened with dates, and packed with nutty flavor. A wholesome, gluten-free treat perfect for guilt-free snacking or dessert.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups (150 g) almond flour
¼ cup (25 g) ground flaxseed
1 tsp (5 g) baking powder
½ tsp (2.5 g) baking soda
1 cup (150 g) pitted dates, soaked and blended
½ cup (120 ml) milk of choice
2 large eggs
½ cup (60 g) walnuts, chopped
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
2. Blend soaked dates with milk into a smooth paste.
3. Whisk almond flour, flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Beat eggs in a bowl and stir in date paste.
5. Fold dry ingredients into wet until combined.
6. Add chopped walnuts and mix gently.
7. Pour batter into pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool before slicing and enjoy!
Notes
Store at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate up to a week.
Freezes well for up to 3 months.
Tastes even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg