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Chocolate Date Cake
Chocolate Date Cake
Chocolate Date Cake is a delicious dessert made with a combination of moist, rich chocolate cake and sweet, chewy dates. It’s a wonderful blend of flavors and textures that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates chopped
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- chocolate chips or chopped nuts for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Place the chopped dates in a bowl and pour the boiling water over them. Stir in the baking soda and let it sit for about 10 minutes, or until the dates have softened.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, and baking powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the date mixture (including the water) until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- If desired, sprinkle chocolate chips or chopped nuts on top of the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
Feel free to get creative with the toppings or serve it with a scoop of ice cream for an extra treat.
Nutrition
Calories: 365kcal (18%)Carbohydrates: 60g (20%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 14g (22%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 71mg (24%)Sodium: 209mg (9%)Potassium: 247mg (7%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 37g (41%)Vitamin A: 416IU (8%)Vitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 57mg (6%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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