How to Make Chocolate Date Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a decadent and delicious dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth, look no further than this Chocolate Date Cake. This rich and moist cake is bursting with the flavors of chocolate and sweet dates, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you're planning a special celebration or just want to indulge in a homemade dessert, this recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

The combination of chocolate and dates creates a unique flavor profile that...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • In a small bowl, combine dates with boiling water. Set aside to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, soda, salt, and cocoa. Set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs. Add flour mixture alternating with cooled date mixture. Fold in chopped nuts and 1/2 cup of chocolate chips into mixture.
  • Spread batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
  • Nutrition

    173 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 111mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 97mg