Naturally sweetened with organic Medjool dates, this simple cake combines oats and walnuts in an easy blender batter. Made with just seven ingredients, it’s a lovely choice for breakfast, an afternoon snack or something sweet with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
- 300 g pitted organic Medjool dates
- 240 ml water
- 3 eggs
- 45 ml oil
- 180 g oats
- 50 g walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp baking soda
Method
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Blend the ingredients
Add the dates, water, eggs, oil and baking soda to a blender. Process until smooth and creamy. -
Add the oats
Add the oats directly to the blender and blend briefly until fully incorporated and a smooth batter forms. -
Prepare for baking
Pour the batter into a greased or lined cake tin and smooth the surface. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts evenly over the top. -
Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. -
Cool and serve
Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10–15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Let it cool completely before slicing.
