Description
Armenian Date and Walnut Sheet Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert combining sweet dates and crunchy walnuts. It’s a traditional cake perfect for family gatherings, tea time, or celebrations, rich with warm spices and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped pitted dates
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix chopped dates with boiling water and baking soda; let cool 10-15 minutes.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stir until combined. Fold in date mixture with liquid and walnuts.
- Pour batter into greased and parchment-lined 9×9-inch pan; spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes. Test doneness with toothpick—should come out clean.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing to prevent a dense cake.
- Soak dates well to soften and blend flavors.
- Use room temperature eggs for better texture.
- Check baking soda freshness for proper rise.
- Test doneness with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Armenian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Armenian Date and Walnut Sheet Cake, date cake recipe, walnut cake, Armenian dessert, traditional Armenian cake