Chocolate Chip Date Cake
This date cake with mini chocolate chips makes for a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Especially wonderful with tea or coffee.
- Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
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- 1 cup of dates, chopped
- 1 cup of water, boiling
- 1 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
- 1/4 cup (half a stick) of butter, unsalted, softened
- 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups of flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, mini
Instructions
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Prepare the datesPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan.
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In a small bowl, pour the boiling water over the chopped dates and baking soda. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until the dates are softened.
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Make the BatterIn a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Gradually add the flour and salt to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in the softened date mixture until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
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BakePour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
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Then transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
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