Super Simple Apple–Date Cake (Small Batch)

Step 1: Preheat

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2: Dry Ingredients

1. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3: Wet Ingredients

1. In another bowl, whisk egg, oil/butter, milk, and sugar (if using).

Step 4: Combine

1. Pour wet ingredients into dry → mix gently. Fold in grated/chopped apple + chopped dates. Batter should be thick but pourable — add 1–2 tbsp more milk if too thick.

Step 5: Bake

1. Pour into a small baking dish or loaf tin.
2. Bake for 22–28 minutes (until golden and a toothpick comes out clean).

Optional upgrades

1. Add nuts (walnuts/almonds).
2. Add 2 tbsp yogurt for extra moistness.
3. Sprinkle oats on top before baking.