Goodness Cake

This wholesome Goodness Cake is a delightful blend of natural sweetness and hearty texture, made primarily with chopped dates, boiling water, and AM Multi Blend Flour. The dates provide a rich, caramel-like depth that eliminates the need for excessive added sugars, while the multi-grain flour adds a nutritious, earthy backbone. The result is a moist, tender crumb that feels indulgent yet comforting. Its an excellent choice for weekend baking, potlucks, or when you crave something sweet but grounded. While the base recipe is simple, it serves as a wonderful canvas for additions like nuts or a honey-coconut topping. This cake brings a rustic, home-style charm to any table, proving that simple ingredients can create truly satisfying results without complex techniques or hard-to-find items.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 493.8

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This wholesome Goodness Cake is a delightful blend of natural sweetness and hearty texture, made primarily with chopped dates, boiling water, and AM Multi Blend Flour. The dates provide a rich, caramel-like depth that eliminates the need for excessive added sugars, while the multi-grain flour adds a nutritious, earthy backbone. The result is a moist, tender crumb that feels indulgent yet comforting. Its an excellent choice for weekend baking, potlucks, or when you crave something sweet but grounded. While the base recipe is simple, it serves as a wonderful canvas for additions like nuts or a honey-coconut topping. This cake brings a rustic, home-style charm to any table, proving that simple ingredients can create truly satisfying results without complex techniques or hard-to-find items.

Ingredients

1 cup Chopped dates
1 cup Boiling water
1 1/2 cup AM Multi Blend Flour
1 tsp Non-aluminum baking powder
3/4 tsp Baking soda
1/4 tsp Sea salt (optional)
1/4 cup Vegetable oil
1/3 cup Honey
1 tsp Vanilla extract
2 Eggs
1 Ripe banana, mashed
1/4 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Lightly oil a 9x9 inch baking pan.
2
In a small saucepan, combine the chopped dates and boiling water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until the dates soften. Set aside to cool slightly.
3
In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the AM Multi Blend Flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
4
In a large bowl, beat the eggs well until smooth.
5
Mix the vegetable oil, honey, vanilla extract, and mashed banana into the beaten eggs until well combined.
6
Add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
7
Fold in the soaked dates (including the liquid) and the chopped nuts or sunflower seeds.
8
Pour the batter into the prepared 9x9 inch baking pan, spreading it evenly.
9
Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10
Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 493.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.4mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 113.4g38%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g26%
Sugars 39.9g
Protein 10.1g21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cake, dates, dessert, baking, whole wheat, healthy, moist, vegetarian, snack, fruit cake, easy baking, home style, nutritious, comfort food, date syrup, grain cake

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