Step 1 of 6
Walnut, Date and Honey Cake
Preheat oven to 160C / Gas 3 / fan 140C. Line the base and long sides of a 900g / 2lb loaf tin with greaseproof paper, buttering the tin and paper.
Step 2
Tip the flour, cinnamon, butter, sugar, 2 tbsp honey and eggs into a large mixing bowl. Mash the bananas and chop the dates, then add to the bowl.
Step 3
Beat the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes with a wooden spoon or hand-held mixer until well blended.
Step 4
Spoon into the prepared tin, level the top and scatter the walnut pieces over. Bake for 1 hour.
Step 5
Lightly press the top — it should feel firm when cooked. If not, bake for a further 10 minutes.
Step 6
Cool in the tin for 15 minutes, then lift out using the paper. Once fully cold, drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp honey over the top. Cut into thick slices.