Apple and date cake
10 servings
30 minutes
Apple-date pastry is a refined treat infused with the aromas of Eastern sweets and home comfort. The recipe is based on a delicate combination of dates and Antonovka apples, complemented by honey and cinnamon, giving the dessert a warm and spicy flavor. Lemon zest and juice add a light tanginess, balancing the sweetness of the fruits. Oats and flour provide an airy texture, while walnuts add a pleasant crunch. This pastry pairs perfectly with a cup of fragrant tea or coffee, and its natural ingredients make it healthy and nutritious. The author's presentation in portioned pieces with nut decoration transforms it into an elegant dessert suitable for both cozy family evenings and festive tables.
1
Peel the apples and remove the cores, and pit the dates. Cut the fruits into small cubes.
- Antonov apples: 3 pieces
- Dates: 300 g
2
Peel the lemon zest, squeeze the juice.
- Lemon: 1 piece
3
In a saucepan, heat lemon juice, zest, honey, and cinnamon.
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Honey: 3 tablespoons
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
4
Then we add dates, remove from heat, and let it sit for five minutes to allow the dates to soak in the juice.
- Dates: 300 g
5
Next, we add in order: apples, butter, oats, flour (with a little baking powder if desired).
- Antonov apples: 3 pieces
- Grape seed oil: 70 ml
- Oat flakes: 1 glass
- Wheat flour: 0.5 glass
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
6
Layer the mixture in a form 2.5–3 cm thick, sprinkle with lemon zest on top, and send it to a preheated oven at 180 degrees.
- Lemon: 1 piece
7
Take out the form after twenty minutes, cut into even pieces with a knife, and decorate each piece with walnuts. Bake for another 5-7 minutes.
- Walnuts: 25 g