Eggless Date n Walnut Cake

Had a packet of dates lying around in the fridge for a while now. Since I don't particularly enjoy the taste of raw dates, this cake is the best alternative to use them. Combined with walnuts, a cake that is loved by all. And it happened to be my mom's birthday the day I baked it :)

Ingredients

1/2 tin condensed milk
50 gms butter
50 ml milk
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1. Pre-heat oven to 250 degrees (this temperature will be reduced later)
2. Beat the condensed milk and butter for 3-4 minutes till thick and creamy.
3. Beat in the milk at speed 1.
4. Sieve the flour,cocoa, baking powder and baking soda together.
5. Add the flour mixture in two parts, beating continuosly till folded in. Beat for further two minutes.
6. Add the vanilla essence,walnuts and dates. Mix well with the batter.
7. Pour into a 5/6 " diameter tin and place in the oven center rack. Reduce the temperature to 180 degrees C
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or till a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. When done, cool and remove from tray. Cut into squares and serve.