Date and Walnut Bundt Cake Recipe

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Date and Walnut Bundt Cake
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then both coat inside of a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray & sprinkle with flour.
  2. FOR THE CAKE ~ Combine dates & water in medium bowl, then stir in baking soda.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder & selt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter & brown sugar until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Beat in vanilla & orange zest.
  7. At low speed, beat in flour mixture until just combined.
  8. Stir in walnuts & dates (with the liquid included).
  9. Spread into prepared Bundt pan & bake 45-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  10. Cool on wire rack 10 minutes.
  11. FOR THE SAUCE ~ Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring cream & 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar to a boil, then reduce heat & simmer 5 minutes.
  12. Set aside & reserve 1 cup of sauce to brush over cake, then continue simmering remaining sauce for 10 more minutes to thicken.
  13. Stir in orange zest.
  14. After cooling for 10 minutes, invert cake onto wire rack.
  15. Poke holes all over with either a toothpick or a larger pick (I use a meat themometer!).
  16. Brush reserved cup of sauce over top of cake, then cool at least 45 minutes. [NOTE: Cake can be made up to 3 days ahead ~ Just cover & store at room temperature, while refrigerating the sauce.].
  17. When ready to serve, warm the sauce & enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 526.07 Kcal (2203 kJ)
Calories from fat 264.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.43g 45%
Cholesterol 96.04mg 32%
Sodium 183.73mg 8%
Potassium 388.94mg 8%
Total Carbs 63.51g 21%
Sugars 45.55g 182%
Dietary Fiber 3.37g 13%
Protein 6.8g 14%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 91.4mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 348.6 Kcal (1460 kJ)
Calories from fat 175.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.5g 45%
Cholesterol 63.64mg 32%
Sodium 121.75mg 8%
Potassium 257.73mg 8%
Total Carbs 42.08g 21%
Sugars 30.19g 182%
Dietary Fiber 2.23g 13%
Protein 4.51g 14%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 0.9mg 7%
Calcium 60.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.3
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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