Dates And Walnut Cake A Dates Cake from Coimbatore which is healthier 225 gm Seedless LION dates½ tsp Soda bi carbonate½ tsp Baking powder170 gm Plain flour230 gm Butter230 gm Powdered sugar50 gm Walnuts (chopped)2 nos Eggs1 tsp Vanilla essence Chop the dates. Soak in 5 tbsp of water and add the Soda bi carbonate. Allow to stand overnight or at least for 4 hours.Sieve the flour and baking powder.Cream the butter and sugar very well until light and creamy.Add the eggs one at a time and beat well.Add the vanilla essence.Mix the dates and walnuts together and add alternatively with the flour.Grease and dust big ring mould.Pour the mixture into the prepared tin.Bake in a moderate oven at 200 degree C for 15 mins and then reduce to 170 degree C for another 30 mins or till done. American