Date Cake Recipe
Description: ๐ This delectable date cake is a treat for the senses โ moist, rich, and bursting with flavor. The dates meld seamlessly into the chocolatey batter, creating a delightful texture and an irresistible taste. Whether youโre serving it for dessert or enjoying a slice with your afternoon tea, this cake is sure to impress!
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 15
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | pitted dates |
| 2 cups | water |
| 3 1/2 cups | all-purpose flour |
| 2/3 cup | cocoa powder |
| 2 tsp | baking soda |
| 1/2 tsp | salt |
| 10 oz | chocolate chips |
| 2/3 cup | walnuts, chopped |
| 1 cup | butter, softened |
| 2 cups | sugar |
| 4 | eggs |
| 1 tsp | vanilla extract |
| icing sugar (optional) |
Instructions:
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Prepare Dates: In a medium saucepan, combine the pitted dates and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
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Soften Dates: Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the dates to cool in the liquid; do not drain.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
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Prepare Baking Dish: Butter and flour a 13 x 9-inch Pyrex baking dish, ensuring itโs well-coated to prevent sticking.
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Sift Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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Prepare Toppings: In a separate medium bowl, combine the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, and set aside.
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In another large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 8 minutes.
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Add Eggs: Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.
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Incorporate Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Combine Mixtures: Beat in ยผ of the undrained date mixture, followed by ยผ of the flour mixture. Continue alternating between adding portions of the date mixture and the flour mixture, beating well after each addition and ensuring to end with the flour mixture.
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Pour Batter: Transfer the prepared batter into the greased and floured baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
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Add Toppings: Sprinkle the chocolate chip and walnut mixture evenly over the top of the batter, ensuring itโs spread out to cover the surface.
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Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for a few minutes.
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Serve: Serve the date cake warm or at room temperature. For an extra touch, sprinkle with icing sugar before serving if desired.
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Storage: This delectable date cake will stay moist and flavorful for days if wrapped tightly in foil.
Enjoy this irresistible date cake with friends and family, and savor every decadent bite!
