This Flourless Walnut-Date Cake for Passover has all the tastiness of a yummy cake without the flour or gluten. According to Jewish traditions, Jewish people are prohibited from eating certain foods during the 8 days of Passover and flour is one of them. The idea is to commemorate the exodus of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. Below is one of our delicious passover cakes and it’s great for people who are gluten free, too!
To make Flourless Walnut-Date Cake for Passover, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F and generously grease a 9-inch round cake tin with cooking spray then line with baking parchment paper.
In a food processor pulse 3 cups of walnut halves, ¾ teaspoon of cinnamon and ¼ cup of sugar until finely ground but not too powdery.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk 4 egg yolks with 2 teaspoons of orange zest and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, if you wish to use, and combine.
In a separate, large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat 4 egg whites and a pinch of salt, on medium-high speed, until foamy.
While continuously beating, add ¼ cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, for about 8 minutes, until soft peaks form.
Fold in the whisked egg yolk mixture with ¾ cup of chopped dates, then add the nut mixture until evenly combined.
Transfer to the prepared cake tin and bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until golden and a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the tin before inverting onto a plate.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 2 ounces of chopped bittersweet chocolate, 4 tablespoons of margarine and 1 teaspoon of honey in the microwave for about 2 minutes then whisk until smooth and combined.
Pour the glaze over a cooled cake and top with chopped, toasted walnuts.
Slice and serve.
You don’t need to celebrate Passover to enjoy this Flourless Walnut-Date Cake for Passover. Let us know what you love most about this cake recipe and share your creations with us online using the hashtag #cookmerecipes!
¡Deliciosa y fácil!
Simply great cake.
Yum, so good! Made this for Passover and fam loved it. Super easy to whip up!
This cake's richness blew us away! Made it for Passover, and my family loved it. It's perfect for gluten-free friends too. I felt proud sharing it with everyone, remembering the joy of celebrating together. Thanks for this delightful recipe, it's a new fave!
Making this cake reminded me of my grandma's kitchen during Passover. I love how easy it was to whip up without any flour, and the walnut-date combo is just so yummy. It felt good to enjoy a treat that fits my dietary needs. Truly a gem!
Delicious
I tried this Flourless Walnut-Date Cake for Passover and it was stunning. The richness of the walnuts paired with sweet dates made it a delightful dessert. My kids loved it during our Seder, and I felt proud to offer something so special. I'll definitely make it again!
Yummy! My family loved this cake during Passover. I was worried about finding a tasty dessert that fit our traditions, but this one was a hit. The walnuts and dates gave it such a rich flavor. It was easy to bake and just perfect to share with my husband after the seder.
Delicious, easy, amazing!
Delicious! Made this cake for Passover and it brought back sweet memories of my grandma baking. The walnuts and dates blend so perfectly, it felt like a warm hug from the past.
This Flourless Walnut-Date Cake is a hit at our Passover dinner. I made it when my in-laws visited, and they couldn't get enough. It's easy and so delicious.
I just made this cake for Passover and it was superb! The flavors are amazing and no flour needed! My grandma would’ve loved it. Perfect for family gatherings or just a cozy night in.
Could not be happier with this walnut cake, 5 stars from me and would rate higher if I could!
Heaven made in to a cake, best walnut cake out there, me and my husband loved it.
My kids love this cake more than any plain ole vanilla or icecream cake out there! Made this for my suns birthday.
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