Anise Lemon Cake with Dates and Walnuts

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Anise Lemon Delight Cake with Dates and Walnuts is a vegetarian Italian treat that beautifully blends aromatic anise and bright lemon with sweet dates and crunchy walnuts. This cake is perfect for any gathering, offering a moist texture and a burst of flavor in every bite.

Ideal for those with gluten, dairy, nut, and egg allergies, this cake is versatile enough to serve as a dessert or a sweet snack. Easily accessible through the easyChef Pro App, you can find this recipe along with personalized recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list to streamline your meal prep. Select this recipe today and enjoy step-by-step guidance to create a delicious masterpiece!

Overview

This Zesty Anise Lemon Cake is a delightful Italian dessert that combines the aromatic flavors of anise and lemon with the sweetness of dates and the crunch of walnuts. It's a quick and easy cake reminiscent of traditional Italian baking, perfect for any occasion.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Dairy, Nuts, Eggs

Cuisine

Italian

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) shortening
• 3.5 Cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 4 Teaspoons (tsp) baking powder
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1.5 Cups white sugar
• 1 Cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 Large eggs, whisked
• 0.33 Cup orange juice
• 0.33 Cup milk
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) anise extract
• 1 Drop lemon extract
• 1 Cup dates, minced
• 0.5 Cup walnuts, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt) with shortening and dust with flour.
2. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the sugar and butter with a spoon until creamy. Mix in the whisked eggs.
4. Combine the orange juice and milk in another bowl; add this mixture to the sugar and butter mixture.
5. Stir in the sifted flour mixture, anise extract, and lemon extract until well combined.
6. Fold in the minced dates and chopped walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
7. Bake in the preheated oven until the top of the cake springs back when touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
8. Cool the cake in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to finish cooling for an additional 15 to 25 minutes.

Enjoy your homemade Anise Lemon Delight Cake with Dates and Walnuts!