date and hazel nut cake

On location: Rhein Harbour, Karlsruhe with Maurice and Michael for a bit of food and a portrait session.
Menu:  Black forest ham & smoky cheese tart; Date & hazel nut cake.

 

date_and_nut_cake

 simple rustic food with a beer or two as two buddies catch up on a warm summer evening...  

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What you'll need:

• 300g, all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon, baking powder
• 150g, brown sugar
• 50g hazel nuts, finely chopped
• 150g chopped seeded dates
• 1 egg, large
• 125ml, milk
• 125g butter, chopped 

What to do:

  1. Grease a 30x 10cm pan. Place the sifted flour mixed with the baking powder into a bowl then rub in the butter. Gradually stir in the sugar. Add the nuts and dates to the mixture then stir in the combined egg and milk.
  2. Pour evenly into the pan and bake for 30 minutes until brown.

Comments (6)add comment

Amanda@EasyPeasyOrganic said:

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Thanks for visiting my site! I loooooove yours, too ... my two favourite things! Travel and food. Nom nom. Plan to spend some time here later today - after coffee, of course smilies/smiley.gif
September 05, 2011 | url

Julie said:

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Likewise Amanda!
September 05, 2011 | url

Manu said:

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What a great cake! I love hazelnuts... they remind me of my childhood in Italy. This cake would go great with some coffee!
September 06, 2011 | url

Ellie | Gourmand Recipes said:

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Awesome cake and photographs.
September 07, 2011 | url

Clarkie @ Beloved Green said:

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The Nut Cake looks like it would be perfect for breakfast.

Lovely portrait session too!
September 08, 2011 | url

Julie said:

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Manu: sounds like you have the best of both worlds. Your routes in Italy and a life in Sydney.
Ellie: Thanks for stopping by.
Clarkie: Breakfast, well it would be quick and easy!
September 08, 2011 | url

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