Walnut, Date and Honey Cake....tea time perfectness

This cake is oh so moist, light and it crumbles in your mouth with every bite.  So easy and quick to make. Perfect for that last minute tea party or visit to a friend's place.

Ingredients
225g / 8oz self-raising flour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp desiccated coconut
175g / 6oz butter, softened
100g / 3 1/2oz light brown sugar
3 tbsp clear honey
2 eggs, beaten
2 medium ripe bananas (about 250g / 9oz total weight with skins), peeled and mashed.
100g / 3 1/2oz stoned soft dates, chopped small or cut with kitchen scissors
50g walnut pieces

Method

1. Pre heat oven to 160C / 325F. Line the base of a 1kg loaf pan with parchment paper. Butter the tin and the parchment paper to ensure the cake comes out easily. 
2. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, cinnamon, desiccated coconut, butter, brown sugar 2 tablespoons honey, eggs, mashed bananas and dates. Mix for 2 to 3 minutes with a beater or with a wooden spoon. Mix until smooth.
3. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin. Scatter the walnut pieces over the top. Bake for 1 hour. Once baked, lightly press the top - it should feel firm. If not bake for another 10 minutes. You can also use the toothpick test. 
4. Cook for 15 minutes, lift out of the tin with the parchment paper. When cold drizzle the remaining honey over the top. Cut into thick slices to serve. 

Tip : for a special taste, use a honey that is rich in flavour....Greek, Australian or Mexican honey would be a good choice!