Coffee Date Cake

Sweet dates complimented by bitter coffee and topped with bittersweet chocolate. This Coffee Date cake is made with a combination of divine flavours.

This cake is exceptionally moist and packed with a delicious combination of flavours. The sweet dates complimented by the bitter coffee and topped with a glossy chocolate glaze give the cake an exceptional taste.

The flavour combination of coffee and dates is a takeaway from my trip to the middle east, where Arabic coffee is usually served with dates.

Arabic coffee is made from coffee beans roasted and cardamom, and is a traditional beverage in Arab culture. It is often served with dates, dried fruit, candied fruit or nuts. Arabic coffee is defined by the method of preparation and flavors, rather than the type of roast beans. It is boiled coffee that is not filtered, made black. Sugar is not typically added, so the dates act as a sweetener.

How to make Coffee Date cake?

1. In a saucepan, combine the chopped dates, coffee and water. Bring it to a boil and remove from heat. Add Baking soda to this mixture and let it sit for 5 mins. The mixture will bubble up and become frothy when the baking soda is added . Baking soda helps soften the dates. After 5 minutes, blend the date mixture to a smooth paste.

2. For the cake, beat the butter and sugar together till pale and fluffy. Add the eggs one by one. Now add the dry ingredients and the date coffee paste. Combine well. Pour the batter into a cake pan and bake in the preheated oven.

3. To prepare the chocolate glaze, combine the chopped chocolate and cream in a small saucepan over low heat till it melts and forms a glossy glaze. Remember to keep the heat low as the chocolate and cream could burn over high heat. Place the cake over a platter and pour the glaze over the cake to cover the top and let it drip over the sides. This glaze is optional, the cake tastes great without the chocolate glaze too 🙂

Storing

Store the cake in an airtight container and it should be fresh for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Tastes best the day its made. 🙂

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Coffee Date Cake

Recipe by thecrumbstoriesCourse: Dessert

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Baking time

50

minutes

Sweet dates complimented by bitter coffee, topped with bittersweet chocolate. This Coffee Date Cake is a divine combination!

Ingredients

• Espresso Date Cake

• 220 g Dates, finely chopped

• 2 tbsp Instant Coffee

• 320 ml Water

• 1 tsp Baking Soda

• 60 g Butter, softened

• 120 g Caster Sugar

• 20 g Brown Sugar

• 2 Eggs, at room temperature

• 150 g All-Purpose Flour

• 1 tsp Baking Powder

• Chocolate Glaze (Optional)

• 140 g Dark Chocolate, chopped

• 80 g Fresh Cream/Heavy Cream

Directions

• Espresso Date Cake
• Preheat the oven to 180C/160C (Fan). Grease and line a 20 cm round cake pan.
• In a small saucepan, combine chopped dates, instant coffee and water. Bring it to a boil.
• Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda. The mixture will bubble up and become frothy. Let it stand for 5 minutes. Once cool blend the mixture until smooth.
• In a bowl, beat the softened butter and caster sugar with an electric mixer till pale and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time into the butter and sugar mixture until combined well.
• Sift the flour and baking powder. Fold in the sifted flour into the batter. Add the date mixture.
• Pour the cake batter into the greased cake pan and bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached.
• Once done, let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes and then remove it and place it over a wire rack to cool completely.
• Chocolate Glaze (Optional)
• To make the chocolate glaze, chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and add to a small saucepan. Stir in the cream over low heat and continue to stir till a smooth and lump free glaze is made. Transfer the glaze to a small jug
• Place the cake on a platter and pour the warm glaze over the cake to cover the top and drip on the sides.

Notes

• When making the date mixture, be careful as it will bubble up and become frothy on adding the baking soda. The addition of baking soda helps soften the dates.

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