Description
This Date Coffee Loaf Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that combines the rich depth of brewed coffee with the natural sweetness and caramel notes of chopped dates. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon treat, or a sweet finish to your day, this easy-to-make loaf offers a comforting blend of coffee and dates with a tender, light crumb.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup brewed strong coffee (cooled)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan. Finely chop the dates and brew a strong cup of coffee, allowing it to cool slightly.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer or sturdy spoon, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until fluffy and pale in color, incorporating air for a light texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract to ensure a smooth, homogenous batter.
- Combine Coffee and Dates: Slowly stir the brewed coffee into the creamed mixture, then gently fold in the chopped dates, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently just until combined to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender crumb.
- Bake the Loaf: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the aroma is enticing.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use freshly brewed coffee for the best flavor impact.
- Chop dates finely to distribute sweetness evenly and avoid chewy chunks.
- Mix the batter only until combined to keep the crumb tender.
- Test for doneness with a toothpick inserted in the middle; it should come out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing to maintain slice integrity and moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg