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Flourless Walnut-Date Cake (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

Flourless Walnut-Date Cake (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

cooking spray
3 cups walnut halves
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
4 large eggs, separated
2 tsp finely grated orange zest
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
pinch of kosher salt
3/4 cup chopped pitted dates
2 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
4 tbsp unsalted margarine (for kosher) or butter, cut into small pieces
1 tsp honey
chopped toasted walnuts, for topping

Directions:

Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat the bottom and sides of a 9-inch-round cake pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Put the walnuts, cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor; pulse until finely ground but not powdery. Whisk the egg yolks, orange zest and vanilla, if using, in a small bowl.
Beat the egg whites and salt in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until foamy. Beat in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until soft peaks form, about 8 minutes. Fold in the yolk mixture and dates, then fold in the ground walnut mixture. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the cake is golden and a toothpick comes out clean, 23 to 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a rack, then run a knife along the sides and invert the cake onto a platter.
Make the glaze: Put the chocolate, margarine and honey in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the margarine melts, about 2 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Cool slightly, then pour over the cake. Top with walnuts.
Photograph by Jonny Valiant
Note: If you are concerned if the oils or other ingredients in these recipes are suitable for Passover, seek non-dairy substitutes or ingredients that are certified kosher for Passover.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	660.05 Kcal (2763 kJ)
Calories from fat	441.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	49.11g	76%
Cholesterol	125.61mg	42%
Sodium	73.81mg	3%
Potassium	585.08mg	12%
Total Carbs	45.63g	15%
Sugars	35.16g	141%
Dietary Fiber	6.88g	28%
Protein	20.23g	40%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	3mg	16%
Calcium	87mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	419.82 Kcal (1758 kJ)
Calories from fat	281.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.23g	76%
Cholesterol	79.89mg	42%
Sodium	46.95mg	3%
Potassium	372.13mg	12%
Total Carbs	29.02g	15%
Sugars	22.36g	141%
Dietary Fiber	4.38g	28%
Protein	12.87g	40%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.9mg	16%
Calcium	55.3mg	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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