Nutrition
Nourishing Date Cake with Tahini and Sesame Goodness
A Diwali dessert: Naturally sweet, nutty, and rich in healthy fats.

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
01Preheat & 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.
02Soak 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.
03Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the date-milk paste, tahini paste, sesame paste, jaggery syrup, and groundnut oil. Whisk until creamy.
04Add 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.
05Add the Crunch: Stir in the chopped walnuts for that perfect nutty bite.
06Bake: 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.
- 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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