Vegan Date Walnut Cake Recipe

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Applesauce reduces fat and adds moisture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories; water can be used for moisture.

Boil together 20 chopped dates, water and the jaggery until the dates are soft or 5-6 minutes. If you want to make a refined sugar free cake, increase the quantity of jaggery to 1 cup.

Allow the mixture to cool, and then blend to a smooth puree. Add water if required.

Mix together the coconut oil and half the coconut milk until combined.

Add in the date puree and mix well.

Add the vanilla extract and mix well.

Sift in the flour, baking powder and baking soda.

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