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March 2, 2009

Whole Wheat Eggless Dates Cake


I tried eggless dates cake from Aayi's recipes today. It was so good that I finished half of it in no time :) I reserved a few pieces to take some pictures. I loved the texture and aroma of the cake. This is a must try recipe! As I never use all purpose flour(maida) in my cooking, I replaced it with whole wheat pastry flour. I also made a few changes to the recipe.

Ingredients:
Whole wheat pastry flour-3/4 cup(if you don't have this, substitute with maida)
Seedless dates-14
Warm Milk-1 cup
Oil-6 tbsp
Sugar-5 tbsp
Baking soda-1 tsp

Method:
Soak dates in 3/4 cup of warm milk for 10 minutes and grind the mixture with sugar to a smooth paste.
Add flour, baking soda, oil and remaining milk to the dates paste. Mix everything thoroughly so that there are no lumps.
If the mixture is dry, add some more milk.
Preheat oven to 350F. Pour the batter in a greased loaf pan or any oven proof pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a fork inserted in the cake comes out clean.

Next time I am going to try a low fat version without sugar and oil. I will post the recipe later.

Notes: Do not use baking powder. The cake will turn out hard.
Whole wheat pastry flour is different from whole wheat flour(aata). It is available in chain grocery stores in the US.
Adding icing will make the cake heavy and too sweet! Of course it will taste great!

This is my entry to these events:
JFI: Wheat - April 1st
MBP: Kids Food - March 8th and Coffee’s MBP event
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76 comments:

  1. sriharivatsanMarch 3, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    Parkum bodhe sapdanum pola iruku, Kalakara Mahi..Cake looks very soft..Where you learnt all these skills, habba g8...

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  2. Varsha VipinsMarch 3, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    Oh Mahimaa..they are so moist..slurppppppp..sounds quite easy too..I wna try it..:)

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  3. amnaMarch 3, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    Wow, that was fast! Looks dense and moist :)

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  4. FinlaMarch 3, 2009 at 12:12 AM

    Looks so moist and yumm, send it for the wheat event.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 3, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    yummy... idhu thaan google talk status-la pottu enakku stomach fire kaamichiyaa when I was at work :)
    cake looks moist and is droolworthy :)

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  6. UnknownMarch 3, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    has come out moist and perfect..i made this too..loved it..

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  7. Kitchen ChroniclesMarch 3, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    Wow! the cake looks yummy. Healthy combo of whole wheat and dates.

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  8. DershanaMarch 3, 2009 at 2:38 AM

    looks very moist and yum! but doesn't all that sugar make the already sweet dates cake too sweet?

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  9. Deepthi ShankarMarch 3, 2009 at 3:24 AM

    wow .. whole wheat & eggless , sounds interesting mahi ... looks moist & yumm

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  10. lubnakarim06March 3, 2009 at 4:12 AM

    Wow drool worthy......

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  11. notyet100March 3, 2009 at 4:54 AM

    mmm,,..yum,..

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  12. LaavanyaMarch 3, 2009 at 5:09 AM

    I've tried this recipe of shilpa's too and loved it.

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  13. FHMarch 3, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    That is so thick and moist. Looks delightful! :)

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  14. Priya SureshMarch 3, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    Delicious, so moist n thick...quite easy to prepare too..healthy cake looks gorgeous!!

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  15. RAMKUMARMarch 3, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    Kanna, looks perfect, nice click as usual
    appa

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  16. UshaMarch 3, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    Cake looks beautiful and tempting!

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  17. A_and_NMarch 3, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    Wow, eggless and so moist! I should try this.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 3, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    I can imagine why u finished half of it in no time:-) looks deliciously moist & its guiltfree too!

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  19. Deepa HariMarch 3, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    Lovely cake Mahimaa...they look moist and delicious...sounds simple too.

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  20. indosungodMarch 3, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    they look absolutely delicious.

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  21. ChutneytalesMarch 3, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Cake looks very inviting..My chithi asked me a good dates cake recipe today..and my god ..you posted it :) thanks for sharing ...It looks soo simple

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  22. AnonymousMarch 3, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Simple yet delicious..great click Mahima.

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  23. ChamMarch 3, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Very dense cake, love the date!

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  24. PreetyMarch 3, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    perfect color of cake...it looks so rich and delicious..i like cakes with less ingredients and yummy outcome..

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  25. LavanyaMarch 3, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    looking super yumm..n mouth watering mahimaa..i have all ingredients i will try today..can i use egg too in this cake!!

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  26. UnknownMarch 3, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    This sounds easy and healthy to make Mahmaa. I am sure going to try this soon.

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  27. ManjuMarch 3, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    they are just soo moist and delicious!!! im soo gonna try it soon :)

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  28. ArchyMarch 3, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    Wow, cake looks so nice with brown color !!

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  29. Priya SriramMarch 3, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Looks so wonderful and perfect Mahimaa! Do post the low-fat version too... Gotta watch weight! :D

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  30. UnknownMarch 3, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    WOW.. LOoks yummy & super Kalakkal.. kalakkara .. will try it soon..

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  31. LavanyaMarch 3, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    i tried this cake today..this tastes too good..but looking is not that gorgeous like yours becoz i made few changes too!!I will post mine in future!!
    Thank you for the recipe..

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  32. VibaasMarch 3, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    that looks so rich and moist. i want to try this. nice and simple recipe too.

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  33. AnonymousMarch 3, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    Hey the cake looks so soft and spongy.It appears similar to a chocolate cake but is such a healthy one.looks very good Mahi.I'll try this for sure.

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  34. Nithya PraveenMarch 3, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Wow,looks gorgeous.Looks so moist and soft....sounds easy too n yes this time only with wheat flour:-)

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  35. SujathaMarch 3, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    Awesome texture.. and looks absolutely delicious! Can have a bite of it right now :)

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  36. LavanyaMarch 3, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    cake tastes too good mahimaa..Few changes to your recipe..no sugar and i have added only 2 tsp of ghee for whole cake instead of oil.I have used baking powder instead of baking soda thats why mine is a bit hard compared to yours and i used dry apricots and almonds as toppings :)
    next time i will add almond paste and any other dry fruit pastes too to the batter:)

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  37. Divya KuduaMarch 3, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    A winner cake..I've tried Shilpa's recipe many times and each time it gives me the same result.Waiting for your version of no sugar-no oil.Would love to try it out!!

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  38. LavanyaMarch 3, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    yup..i didn't see that before mahimaa :(
    hmmmm.. i am thinking of posting it or not!!

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  39. Madhu's cooking galleryMarch 3, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Wow!!! truly mouthwatering!! looks sooo... delicious!

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  40. veggie bellyMarch 3, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    for a second i thought there was chocolate in this! i love the idea of dates in the cake. i wonder if prunes will work too..

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  41. Indian KhanaMarch 3, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Wow the cake looks so gud...I have made this cake too....with maida...will try this whole wheat version....it taste just wonderful izit?

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  42. SrikitchenMarch 4, 2009 at 1:03 AM

    wow! mouthwatering recipe!
    looking so good mahimaa!

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  43. DivzMarch 4, 2009 at 2:16 AM

    thats looking so moist and rich...and cant believe its made of all healthy stuff!!

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  44. Purva DesaiMarch 4, 2009 at 2:58 AM

    I wanted to try cakes from whole wheat....it looks yum and fluffy...

    Awesome round up and delicious entries......

    Participate in colourful and fun filled event of Holi

    http://purvasdaawat.blogspot.com/2009/03/event-announcement-holi-hai.html

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  45. LaavanyaMarch 4, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    Hi Mahima... in response to your qn... no I don't add rasam powder for the tomato rasam. The ground paste adds sufficient flavour. Do try it sometime... :)

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  46. TruptiMarch 4, 2009 at 6:08 AM

    Hey Mahima Cake looks very delicious..why don't you send this recipe for MBP?

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  47. AnuSriramMarch 4, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    Wow.. thats inviting! Can i have a slice? Drooling here!

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  48. Madhoo.S.GargyaMarch 4, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    Yummy looking cake Mahimaa....BTW is the whole wheat flour the usual atta we use for chapathis or something special since u have mentioned pastry flour?...and if different where do u get it?

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  49. SwapnaMarch 4, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Wow mahimaaa.......... it looks georgeous. Love the texture of the cake. Wonderful click as well !!

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  50. RecipeswapMarch 4, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Super moist and decadent!

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  51. UnknownMarch 4, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    hey wow mahi...i have an eye over this cake in shilpas blog for a long time.....helathy versiona iruke unuthu...super po

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  52. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Thanks for participating in JFI - Wheat.

    I have a box of dates I bought for my little one and now she doesnt seem to want it. I was wondering if there is any dessert I can make out of it so as to consume it.

    Thanks a lot for sharing this recipe. I have bookmarked it!

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  53. suviMarch 4, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    a freind of mine has made this cake from Shilpa's blog...it tastes absolutely delicious. I had completely forgotten about this cake, now that you've reminded me, plan to make it. Or maybe, I will wait for you to post the low fat version!

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  54. Sum RajMarch 4, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    ohh mahi...this loooks wooooooo nd mouthwatering click..

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  55. SanghiMarch 4, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    Wow!! Excellent Cake.. LOoks gorgeous! Mouth watering Mahi..
    Pick ur awards from my blog dear :)

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  56. PremyscakesMarch 4, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    wow, mahimaa.. it looks so moist and very much tempting to have a slice of it.
    cheers.

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  57. Madhoo.S.GargyaMarch 5, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    Thanks Mahimaa for your quick response :)

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  58. UmaMarch 5, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    You always tempt me with your pictures. cake looks so soft and yummy Mahimaa! Great job!

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  59. Poornima NairMarch 5, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    Hi Mahimaa...the cake looks so moist, very tempting...U have a great blog here...

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  60. MadhaviMarch 5, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    Hi,

    First time here and must say u do have greatttttt recipes dear.

    This cake looks yummmm and very nice recipe!!!!

    http://vegetarianmedley.blogspot.com/

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  61. Red ChilliesMarch 5, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Looks beautiful. I could have this with my tea now :-)

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  62. SiaMarch 6, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    simply stunning! eggless and whole wheat too. now that's called cherry on top :)

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  63. vidhasMarch 6, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Looks gorgeous. I want a piece now. AS usual grea click.

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  64. Gita JaishankarMarch 7, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    I love this cake, looking so delicious and yet a few ingredients...thanks for sharing such a lovely cake Mahimaa.

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  65. Mahimaa's kitchenMarch 7, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    thank you very much dear friends..i will post the low-fat version sometime soon.

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  66. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    Hi Mahima,
    I am doing this for second time 2day.Its eggless,simple and soo tasty.

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  67. Mahimaa's kitchenMarch 10, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    Anonymous, glad u love it... i am also planning to make it again.

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  68. Mangala BhatMarch 12, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    lOOKS SUPER YUMMY ...:p drooling right now right here want to grab that can i? hey want to try asap :) looks very tempting ..:)

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  69. UnknownMarch 15, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    Mahi....I just tasted cake....It was yummmmmyyyy as u said cudnt resist....finished half of it myself :) Will post pics soon!

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  70. RajeeMarch 29, 2009 at 12:12 AM

    Parkum bodhe sapdanum pola iruku. Hard to resist. I'll try it. I dont have whole wheat pastryy . Can I try it with wheat flour?

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  71. UnknownApril 7, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Hi....been following your blog for quite some time.Healthy and easy recipes...I love it. Tried this cake but since I only had a muffin pan used it, instead of a loaf pan and added brown sugar instead of sugar, as I had plenty :) Came out really gr8 and was praised for all the effort!!!!!

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  72. Mahimaa's kitchenApril 13, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    sudha, thanks for trying this recipe. using a muffin pan is a nice idea. the cake will not stick to the pan. i am glad you liked it.

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  73. shubhadaApril 14, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Hi, thanks for posting such an easy to make recipe..I tried it today and it turned out to be very yummy.Well actually I don't have an oven so I tried it in a microwave and was successful..i also added some chocolate to it..you can check it in my link, www.shubhada123.wordpress.com.

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  74. RajeeApril 15, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    So soft and moist. I've to try it.

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  75. PadmaOctober 21, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    I didn't see your comments and used whole wheat flour....The taste is awesome but it is not moist..as per recipe i will use maida or pastry flour next time.......

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  76. AnonymousJuly 26, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Hi,

    Is the cake meant to be very moist inside.... even after the fork comes out clear after baking, the texture is very mushy...?

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