Maple Walnut Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped pitted dates (6 ounces)
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts (see Tip), divided
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup pure maple syrup, preferably dark amber (Grade B)
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Glaze
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup gently packed confectioners? sugar
• 1-2 teaspoons water, if needed