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.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Drain the soaked dates, reserving the liquid. Mash the dates with a fork until they form a paste-like consistency.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Fold in the mashed dates, chopped walnuts or pecans, and semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Step 9

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 11

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.

Step 12

Serve the cake as is or with a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1225.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4068.0

Total Fat 202.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 91.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 630.3mg	0%
Sodium 2616.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 557.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.9g	0%
Total Sugars 372.0g
Protein 59.2g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 283.0mg	0%
Iron 18.6mg	0%
Potassium 1861.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.5%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 52.0%