Celebrate the festive season with a delightful twist on a classic treat! Our Christmas Special Date and Walnut Cake is the perfect dessert to add warmth and sweetness to your holiday celebrations. With the rich flavors of dates, the crunch of walnuts, and the added joy of being egg-free, this cake is a festive favorite for everyone. Follow this simple recipe to create a delicious and inclusive Christmas dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Pitted dates, chopped
• 1 Cup Boiling water
• 1 Teaspoon Baking soda
• 1/2 Cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 Cup Brown sugar
• 1 Cup plain yogurt (room temperature)
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 Cups All-purpose flour
• 1 Teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Cup Chopped walnuts

Instructions:

1. Preheat your Oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a Loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped dates, baking soda, and boiling water. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes until the dates are softened.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth.
4. Add the yogurt and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
5. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Fold in the soaked dates along with the water and chopped walnuts into the batter.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared Loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
9. Bake in the preheated Oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the Loaf pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, you can optionally dust the cake with powdered sugar or frost it with cream cheese frosting for a festive touch.
12. Slice, serve, and enjoy the goodness of Christmas with your Date and Walnut Cake.

Embrace the holiday spirit with this Eggless Christmas Special Date and Walnut Cake. Whether you have dietary preferences or just love a good, moist cake, this recipe is bound to be a hit at your festive gatherings. Happy baking and Merry Christmas!