Earl-Grey-infused Walnut, Date and Honey Cake

Name: Earl-Grey-infused Walnut, Date and Honey Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: Makes 6-8 slices
Ingredients: 70 g walnuts, roughly chopped; 150 g self-raising wholemeal flour (use gluten-free, if necessary); 150 g unsalted butter, softened; ½ tsp vanilla extract; pinch of salt; 1 tbsp honey (about 20g); 8 pitted dates, finely chopped; zest and juice of 1 orange; 2 Earl Grey tea bags; 2 tbsp honey (about 40g); 3 large free-range eggs

Preparation info

Makes
6-8
slices

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr

Appears in

The Organised Cook

By Amelia Freer

Published 2022

About

This cake always brings a smile to my day when I get time to bake it. Sticky and filling, it satisfies a sweet craving without heaps of processed sugar – using a spoonful of honey, dates and orange juice instead. The secret is the syrup, which keeps it wonderfully moist. It’s a great one to bring along on walks or picnics as its robust texture means it keeps its shape.