Chocolate Chip Date Nut Cake
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this Chocolate Chip Date Nut Cake, a decadent dessert that perfectly balances sweetness, nuttiness, and a touch of spice. Featuring tender chopped dates softened in boiling water, rich semi-sweet chocolate chips, and crunchy walnuts or pecans, this moist cake is elevated with warm hints of cinnamon and vanilla. The easy-to-follow recipe uses a simple creaming method for a light and fluffy texture, while the date-soaking step ensures a natural caramel-like sweetness in every bite. Perfect for a cozy gathering or a sweet treat with your afternoon coffee, this cake bakes to golden perfection in just under an hour. Serve it as is or with a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate comfort dessert that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans
- 0.75 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
Place the chopped dates in a heatproof bowl. Pour the boiling water over the dates and let them soak for 10 minutes to soften. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Drain the soaked dates, reserving the liquid. Mash the dates with a fork until they form a paste-like consistency.
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the reserved date liquid, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the mashed dates, chopped walnuts or pecans, and semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Serve the cake as is or with a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4068 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.4 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.4 g | 457% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 2616 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 557.1 g | 203% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.9 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 372.0 g | ||
| Protein | 59.2 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 283 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 1862 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
