Description
A delicious moist loaf cake combining dates, coffee, and walnuts for a rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, soak the chopped dates in the hot coffee for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the date-coffee mixture.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 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 to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use fresh dates and walnuts. This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 5g