Walnut, date & honey cake

About This Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   step 1 Preheat the oven to 160C/Gas 3/fan oven 140C.

2. 2

   Line the base and long sides of a 900g/2lb loaf tin with greaseproof paper, buttering the tin and paper.

3. 3

   step 2 Tip the flour, cinnamon, butter, sugar, 2 tablespoons of the honey and the eggs into a large mixing bowl.

4. 4

   Mash the bananas and chop the dates (kitchen scissors are easiest for this) and add to the bowl.

5. 5

   Beat the mixture for 2-3 minutes, using a wooden spoon or hand-held mixer, until well blended.

6. 6

   step 3 Spoon into the prepared tin and level the top.

7. 7

   Scatter the walnut pieces over.

8. 8

   Bake for 1 hour, then lightly press the top – it will feel firm if cooked.

9. 9

   If not, bake for a further 10 minutes.

10. 10

    step 4 Cool for 15 minutes, then lift out of the tin using the paper.

11. 11

    When cold, drizzle the remaining honey over.

12. 12

    Cut into thick slices.

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