Nutrition

Nourishing Date Cake with Tahini and Sesame Goodness

A Diwali dessert: Naturally sweet, nutty, and rich in healthy fats.

By URLife Team
10 Oct 2025

This Date Cake is a guilt-free indulgence; packed with fibre, protein, and antioxidants. Perfect for your Diwali party!

  • 10
    serves
  • 2257.4
    calories
  • 50
    minutes
  • 7/10
    simplicity

Easy Steps

01

Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a small loaf or cake tin with parchment paper and lightly grease with a few drops of groundnut oil.

02

Soak the Dates: In a saucepan, warm the milk slightly. Add chopped dates and let them soak for 10–15 minutes until soft. Blend into a smooth, thick paste.

03

Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the date-milk paste, tahini paste, sesame paste, jaggery syrup, and groundnut oil. Whisk until creamy.

04

Add the Dry Ingredients: Sift in whole wheat atta and gently fold it into the wet mixture until well incorporated. Add a splash of milk if the batter feels too thick.

05

Add the Crunch: Stir in the chopped walnuts for that perfect nutty bite.

06

Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let it cool completely before slicing.

Benefits in a Slice:

  • Dates are rich in natural sugars, potassium, and fibre, giving sustained energy.
  • Tahini and sesame paste add calcium, protein, and healthy fats.
  • Whole wheat flour provides complex carbohydrates and fibre for better digestion.
  • Walnuts boost omega-3s and brain health.
  • Jaggery syrup adds minerals and antioxidants compared to refined sugar.
Ingredients List
  • Dates – 1 cup (155 g)
  • Milk – 1 + 1/3 cup (330 g)
  • Tahini paste – 1/4 cup (85 g)
  • Groundnut oil – 1/4 cup (56 g)
  • Whole wheat atta – 2/3 cup (45 g)
  • Chopped walnuts – 1/4 cup (28 g)
  • Sesame paste – 1/4 cup (63 g)
  • Jaggery syrup – 2 tsp (10 g)

Nutritive Value (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 225.7 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 18.43 g
  • Protein: 5.05 g
  • Fat: 14.7 g
  • Fibre: 3.1 g

This wholesome date cake is refined-sugar-free, high in healthy fats, and fibre-rich, making it a deliciously balanced treat for this festive season. Get instant access to personalised nutrition advice just for you. Sign up here.

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