Chewy Date and Nut Torte
📜 Collection: UK2 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A wonderfully simple and chewy baked dessert, almost like a torte, packed with dates and nuts and held together by a light egg and sugar batter. The minimal flour content gives it a wonderful torte-like texture.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 30 mins | None | 9-12 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 8x8 inch baking pan
- Small bowl
- Large bowl
- Electric mixer
- Toothpick
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | Dates | chopped |
| 1 Cup | Nuts | chopped |
| 1 Tablespoon | Flour | none |
| 2 | Eggs | none |
| 1 Teaspoon | Baking Powder | none |
| 1 Cup | Sugar | none |
| 1 Teaspoon | Vanilla | none |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Mix
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
- In a small bowl, toss the chopped 1 cup dates and 1 cup nuts with the 1 tablespoon flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder to prevent sinking.
Step 2: Batter and Bake
- In a separate, larger bowl, beat the 2 eggs and 1 cup sugar together with an electric mixer until the mixture is thick, pale, and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes). Beat in the 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Gently fold the date and nut mixture into the egg mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store airtight at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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