Description
A delightful Mocha Date Cake that combines rich flavors of coffee, dates, and cocoa, topped with a luscious brown sugar syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup chopped pitted dates
- ½ cup (90g) chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Brown Sugar Syrup:
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60ml) water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dates by chopping them into small pieces and brew a strong cup of coffee, letting it cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract and cooled coffee.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then fold in the chopped dates and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into a prepared 8-inch round cake pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes.
- While the cake cools, prepare the brown sugar syrup by combining brown sugar, water, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Once the cake is cool, drizzle the warm syrup over the top and serve.
Notes
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze the cake wrapped tightly.
- To make a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use vegan butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Mocha Date Cake, Brown Sugar Syrup, Dessert Recipe, Baking