Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 190 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Wet Ingredients
- 285 grams soft dates (or medjool dates), pitted and chopped
- 360 ml boiling water
- 60 grams butter
- 200 grams light brown sugar
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 teaspoon liquid vanilla
- 115 grams roasted walnuts, roughly chopped
Preparation
- Prepare the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F).
- Prepare two 12-cup muffin pans by lining them with cupcake liners.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cardamom. Stir until well mixed.
- Prepare the Date Mixture
- In a large heatproof bowl, add the dates, boiling water, and butter.
- Stir the ingredients until the butter melts and the dates soften, about 2 minutes.
- Add the Wet Ingredients
- Add the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla to the date mixture.
- Mix until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Combine the Dry and Wet Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the date mixture and mix until the flour is fully incorporated.
- Add the roasted walnuts and stir until evenly distributed.
- Fill the Muffin Cups
- Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
- Fill each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake
- Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting or serving as is.
Additional Tips
- Decoration:
- You can decorate the cupcakes with cream cheese frosting or buttercream for a special touch.
- Garnish with dried fruits such as raisins, dried figs, or apricots.
- Drizzle with warm or cold chocolate sauce.
- Top with a variety of nuts, such as almonds or pistachios.
- Additional Flavors:
- You can add other spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to enhance the flavor.
- Storage:
- Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Summary:
This date and nut cupcake recipe is perfect for special occasions or as a regular snack. With its simple yet rich ingredients, you can delight your family and friends with a delicious and unique dessert. We hope you have an enjoyable experience and an unforgettable taste. Enjoy!
Warning:
This recipe is suitable for those who love rich-flavored desserts and for those who are not allergic to nuts or dates. However, it is not suitable for individuals with allergies to nuts or dates, or those following a gluten-free diet.
Calories and Nutritional Values:
- All-purpose flour (190 grams)
- Calories: 684 kcal
- Protein: 20 g
- Fat: 2 g
- Carbs: 142 g
- Benefits: Provides carbohydrates for energy, along with some proteins and fiber.
- Baking soda (1 teaspoon)
- Calories: 0 kcal
- Protein: 0 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbs: 0 g
- Baking powder (1/2 teaspoon)
- Calories: 1 kcal
- Protein: 0 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbs: 0.4 g
- Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
- Calories: 0 kcal
- Protein: 0 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbs: 0 g
- Ground cardamom (1/4 teaspoon)
- Calories: 3 kcal
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbs: 0.7 g
- Benefits: Contains some antioxidant compounds.
- Soft dates (285 grams)
- Calories: 836 kcal
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 0.8 g
- Carbs: 220 g
- Benefits:
- Natural sugars for quick energy.
- Fiber that aids digestion and promotes satiety.
- Potassium for heart and muscle health.
- Iron for oxygen transport in the blood.
- B vitamins supporting energy and nervous system functions.
- Boiling water (360 ml)
- Calories: 0 kcal
- Protein: 0 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbs: 0 g
- Butter (60 grams)
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Fat: 48 g
- Carbs: 0 g
- Benefits: Source of saturated fats, but moderate amounts are not harmful to health.
- Light brown sugar (200 grams)
- Calories: 773 kcal
- Protein: 0 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbs: 200 g
- Benefits: Contains some minerals like iron and potassium.
- Beaten egg (1 egg)
- Calories: 68 kcal
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbs: 0.6 g
- Benefits: Excellent source of high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals like Vitamin D and Biotin.
- Liquid vanilla (1 teaspoon)
- Calories: 12 kcal
- Protein: 0 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbs: 0.5 g
- Roasted walnuts (115 grams)
- Calories: 765 kcal
- Protein: 18 g
- Fat: 76 g
- Carbs: 16 g
- Benefits:
- Healthy fats, rich in unsaturated fatty acids that help lower harmful cholesterol.
- Protein that helps build and repair tissues.
- Fiber that supports digestive health.
- Vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects cells from damage.
Total Nutritional Values for the Recipe
- Calories: 3572 kcal
- Protein: 50.6 g
- Fat: 132.9 g
- Carbs: 579.2 g
Nutritional Values per Cupcake (if the recipe makes 24 cupcakes)
- Calories: 149 kcal
- Protein: 2.1 g
- Fat: 5.5 g
- Carbs: 24.1 g
These values are approximate and may vary depending on the brands of ingredients used and the final cupcake size.
