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Dates

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About

Dates are a type of dried fruit that are native to the Middle East and North Africa. They are sweet and chewy, and can be eaten fresh or dried. Dates are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and can be used in a variety of recipes, from sweet to savory.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

2.5
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Fats

75.8
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Carbs

0.4
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Fibre

8.3

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Recipe

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Ingredients

all-purpose flour

2 cups

baking powder

1 teaspoon

baking soda

1 teaspoon

salt

1/2 teaspoon

butter, softened

1/2 cup

granulated sugar

1 cup

eggs

2

vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

buttermilk

1 cup

chopped dates

1 cup

chopped walnuts

1 cup

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Directions

Step 1:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

Step 2:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3:

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Stir in the dates and walnuts.

Step 5:

Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6:

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 211782 users have chowed down on Dates a whopping 1048436 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Pune are the top 5 cities gobbling up Dates like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Dates, our users are head over heels in december, but the interest cools down in january.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Dates is the food of choice for 19-23 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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