Name: Chocolate Date Cake Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Western
Ingredients: 200g dates, pitted and chopped; 1 cup boiling water; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Chocolate Date Cake Recipe

Elisabet Szabo Modified: February 13, 2024

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How To Make Chocolate Date Cake

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

200g dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup boiling water
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a small bowl, combine the chopped dates, baking soda, and boiling water. Let it sit for 10 minutes to soften the dates.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the date mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 35-40 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.
Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.