Ingredients
2
cups finely chopped walnuts
1
cup dried dates, minced
1/2
tsp lemon zest, finely grated
Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Oil a 9-inch pan.The traditional way is to mix all dry ingredients on a board using your hands, rubbing and sifting them until well mixed. Make a mound and put a hole in the center. Pour oil and water in center and make into a dough. Kneed the dough for about 1 minute..Place dough in prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour. Remove from oven and allow to cool. After cake has cooked, make Honey Syrup.In a pot over medium high heat cook honey, water, lemon juice and zest. Allow to reduce by 1/4 .Place cake in a shallow plate and with a fork, make holes all over the top of the cake. Pour the warm syrup over the cake and allow to sit 1 hour before serving.
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