Best 4 Date Nut Apple Cake Recipes

Indulge in a culinary delight with our Date Nut Apple Cake, a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors. This delectable treat features a moist and tender crumb, studded with plump dates, crunchy walnuts, and crisp apple pieces, all enveloped in a symphony of warm spices. Each bite offers a delightful textural contrast, with the soft cake yielding to the chewy dates and nuts, while the apples add a refreshing burst of tartness. This irresistible cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy brunch, an afternoon tea party, or a festive holiday gathering. Our recipe collection includes variations to suit every taste, from a classic rendition to a gluten-free and vegan option, ensuring everyone can savor this delightful creation. Embark on a baking adventure and create a masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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APPLE NUT CAKE

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Provided by Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Categories Dessert

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups peeled and finely diced apples (About 3 large apples) - I used the Honeycrisp but also love Granny Smith
3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and flour a 10 to 12-cup Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking soda.
Add sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla, mix well - stirring for at least 1 minute. The batter will be thick.
Fold in the apples and pecans.
Spread the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake for 1 hour or until golden brown and just pulling away from the edges of the pan. Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minute before inverting onto a serving plate or platter.

APPLE CAKE

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This recipe from Margaret Haen, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, uses a pound and a half of apples, making the cake dense and moist.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Add the apples, walnuts, butter, and eggs; stir just until combined.
Spoon into pan; smooth with a spatula. Bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan. Dust with confectioners' sugar to serve.

APPLESAUCE DATE CAKE

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This a wonderfull dense cake. Got the recipe from a magazine about 30 years ago. Kind of reminds me a little of a fruit cake.

Provided by SandraJ

Categories Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup soft butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 cups hot applesauce
1 cup chopped dates
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 deg.
Grease well and flour a 9-by-9-by-2 inch baking pan.
Into a large bowl of electric mixer, sift flour with baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, salt.
Then add eggs, sugar, butter, and 1 cup applesauce; at low speed, beat just until ingredients are combined.
At medium speed, beat 2 minutes longer, occasionally scraping side of bowl and guiding mixture into beater with rubber scraper.
Add remaining applesauce, dates and walnuts; beat 1 minute.
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake 50 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
Let cool in pan 10 minutes.
Remove from pan.
Let cool on wire rack.
Frost with a Cream-Cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.5, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 83.4, Sodium 516.8, Carbohydrate 82, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 41, Protein 7.3

GRANDMA'S APPLE NUT CAKE

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This is my husband's favorite. His mom gave it to us many years ago. I have refined the recipe just a little since then. Please don't tell her...hehe. It doesn't need a frosting because it is so yummy just by itself, but it would dress it up to drizzle with a thin creamy icing. I had misplaced this recipe for the longest time and had thought I had lost it, so I hadn't made it for ages. My husband found it this weekend and I have made it twice since then. Both times it was gone before it was even all the way cooled, thanks to our 5 daughters. My husband and I barely managed to claim a few bites before it disappeared. I'm posting it here to share with everyone and to keep it from ever getting lost again. It's definately a keeper.

Provided by Lois4533

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup any kind brown sugar (dark is best)
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup butter, very soft
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 cups raw apples, peeled cored,and diced (2 large or 3 medium or 4 small)
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

Grease and flour a 9x13 baking pan.
Preheat oven to 325 F.
Sift dry ingredients into a bowl and set aside.
In another mixing bowl, stir together the first six ingredients, then fold in the dry ingredients, followed by the apples and nuts.
Spread in the prepared pan.
The batter will be thick.
Bake until it tests done by poking it with a toothpick in the center.
If it comes out dry it is done.
Baking time will be approximately 40 mins, plus or minus.

Tips:

To ensure an evenly cooked cake, use a toothpick to check the center. If it comes out clean, remove the cake from the oven. If not, continue baking for a few more minutes.
Feel free to experiment with different types of apples. Sweet apples like Honeycrisp, Gala, and Fuji work well, but you can also use tart apples like Granny Smith or Braeburn for a more complex flavor.
If you don't have chopped walnuts on hand, you can substitute another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Conclusion:

This Date, Nut, and Apple Cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try!