Date and Walnut Traybake

Date and Walnut Traybake


This is a deliciously nutty and rich traybake, says Mary

I say: Bring on those walnuts and dates!




What do we need:

250 gr stoned and chopped dates
40 gr softened butter
350 ml boiling water
2 large eggs
200 gr dark muscovado sugar
150 gr ground almonds
150 gr chopped walnuts
350 gr self-raising flour
1 and a half teaspoons ground cinnamon

For the icing:

225 gr sifted icing sugar
grated rind and juice of 1 lemon
walnut pieces to decorate


Notes on a yellow post-it:

The dough smells delicious!
Traybakes are so easy to make.

                                                                   "Enjoy"