Best 20 Chocolate Date Cake Recipes

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delectable Chocolate Date Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This moist and rich cake combines the decadent taste of chocolate with the natural sweetness of dates, creating a harmonious balance that will leave you craving for more. Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the step-by-step process of crafting this irresistible treat, ensuring that every bite is a moment of pure bliss. Our recipe collection also features variations such as the Gluten-Free Chocolate Date Cake, catering to those with dietary restrictions, and the Vegan Chocolate Date Cake, a plant-based delight that compromises neither on taste nor texture. Additionally, explore our collection of Frosting Recipes to find the perfect complement to your Chocolate Date Cake, transforming it into a masterpiece that will steal the show at any gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOIST CHOCOLATE CHIP DATE CAKE



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"I remember begging my mother to make this moist cake back in the '50s," says Kathy Frees from Fergus Falls, Minnesota. "Instead of sticky frosting, it's covered with sugar and nuts and is a wonderful treat to take along on picnics."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped dates
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda, divided
1-1/2 cups boiling water
3/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place dates and 1 teaspoon baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in boiling water; cool completely. , In another large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, salt and remaining baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with date mixture., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining sugar; top with chocolate chips and nuts. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHIP DATE CAKE



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Pam Jennings of Prairie City, Iowa, shares her recipe for Chocolate Chip Date Cake. "This bar-like cake travels well because there's no messy frosting to melt," assures Pam. "It also stays nice ans moist-if there's any left over.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 32 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup sugar
1 cup shortening
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water and dates to a boil. Remove from heat; cool. In a bowl, cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, cocoa and salt; add to creamed mixture. Add dates and cooking liquid; mix well. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts. Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE DATE CAKE I



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My mothers' recipe. Great for snacking--or you can frost it, for a special occasion cake. One of my family's favorites.

Provided by KARLENE HILL

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup boiling water
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter
2 eggs
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine dates with boiling water. Set aside to cool.
  • Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, soda, salt and cocoa. Set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs. Add flour mixture alternating with cooled date mixture. Fold in chopped nuts and 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips to mixture.
  • Spread batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips over top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into middle of cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 111.2 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

DATE-CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE



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Here's delicious date cake sprinkled with chocolate chip topping - a cool dessert treat!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour*
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs

Steps:

  • In large bowl, pour boiling water on dates. Stir in 1 teaspoon baking soda. Cool about 15 minutes or until lukewarm.
  • In small bowl, mix all topping ingredients; set aside.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Stir all cake ingredients into date mixture. Pour into ungreased 9-inch square pan. Sprinkle with topping.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE DATE CAKE II



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This is a moist cake that is easy to make especially if you buy the packaged chopped dates. My family loves it.

Provided by ZIPITY

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¼ cups boiling water
1 (8 ounce) package chopped dates
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup white sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a mixing bowl or small saucepan, pour the boiling water over the chopped dates. Set aside. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the flour mixture. Add in the dates with the soaking liquid, and stir until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • In an another bowl, combine the chocolate chips, walnuts, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Sprinkle mixture over top of cake. and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.7 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 394.6 mg, Sugar 44.7 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP DATE NUT CAKE



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This has always been a family favorite. Very rich!

Provided by Joan

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup mayonnaise
1 pinch salt
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Bring water to a boil. Pour over chopped dates and baking soda. Let stand until cool. Stir in the sugar, flour, mayonnaise, and salt. Mix until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Mix the brown sugar, chopped nuts, and chocolate chips together. Sprinkle over top of batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 106.6 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

TAKE-ALONG CHOCOLATE CHIP-DATE CAKE



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A great snack cake to take to PTA meetings, potlucks and picnics. Or wrap up a piece for your briefcase or lunch box!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs

Steps:

  • In large bowl, pour boiling water on dates. Stir in 1 teaspoon baking soda. Cool about 15 minutes or until lukewarm.
  • In small bowl, mix all topping ingredients; set aside.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Stir all cake ingredients into date mixture. Pour into ungreased 9-inch square pan. Sprinkle with topping.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE-DATE PUDDING CAKE



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Inspired by the cardamom-date cakes found in the Arabian Gulf, this dessert derives its intoxicating flavor from Medjool dates, Arabic coffee, and semisweet chocolate.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Bundt Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons black tea, such as English breakfast
6 cardamom pods, crushed
2 cinnamon sticks
3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
1 vanilla bean
8 large egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, plus more for pan
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
8 ounces Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
3/4 cup hot water
1/3 cup strong coffee, preferably Arabic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
4 large eggs
5 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup dark-brown sugar
1/3 cup date syrup
Pinch of kosher salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Make the chai ice cream, if desired: Combine milk, tea, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger in a medium saucepan. Split vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape seeds into the mixture using the back of a knife, then add pod to mixture and bring to a boil. Cover and let steep at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  • Prepare an ice bath. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy. While whisking, slowly add a little of the warm milk mixture into the yolk mixture to temper. Continue this process until all of the milk mixture has been added. Pour mixture back into pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 3 to 5 minutes. The custard should retain a line drawn across the back of the spoon with your finger. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl set in the ice bath; discard solids. Add cream and stir occasionally until cooled. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
  • Pour into an ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer's instructions until set but not hard. Transfer soft ice cream to a container and freeze at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
  • Make the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-cup Bundt pan and dust with cocoa powder and flour, tapping out excess. In a large glass measuring cup or medium bowl, combine dates, hot water, coffee, and cocoa and let stand 10 minutes. In another medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom. Using an immersion blender, puree the date mixture until smooth. Add baking soda and stir to combine.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and dark-brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition. Beat well to combine (batter will look curdled). Add the flour mixture in two additions, alternating with the date mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Beat in the chocolate.
  • Transfer the batter to prepared pan. Bake until a cake tester inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze: Bring butter, dark-brown sugar, date syrup, salt, and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in cream. Add chocolate and whisk until smooth.
  • Transfer cake pan to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Invert cake onto rack, and let cool 20 minutes (the cake should still be warm). Poke cake all over with a skewer or toothpick. Pour half of the glaze into the bottom of the pan and return cake to pan. Pour remaining glaze over top and allow to soak into cake, about 20 minutes. Invert cake onto plate or cake stand and serve warm or at room temperature with chai ice cream, if desired.

CHOCOLATE CHIP DATE NUT CAKE



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This was my favorite birthday cake growing up as a young boy. Everytime my Grandma Laura would come to visit us in Taos, NM, she'd pick one up from Dory's Bakery and bring it over. I was able to get ahold of Dory long after she'd sold the place and surprisingly she still remembered me and my mother, Joan, who was her friend. She gladly gave me the recipe although the measurements were obviously for multiple cakes, I quartered it and came up with the right increments for just one really large one or a couple regular ones. This cake doesn't include frosting but was sprinkled with powdered sugar and served. Believe me when I tell you the frosting is not missed! This coming from a former little boy with a hell of a sweet tooth!

Provided by Ian Magary

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 2 cakes, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb chopped dates
2 cups water (hot)
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups chocolate chips
4 cups flour
1 1/3 cups margarine
1 tablespoon cocoa powder (plus)
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
4 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Grease (2) 9" x 13" cake pans.
  • Combine flour, coco powder, baking soda, salt and sugar whisk, then add eggs and margerine in electric mixer bowl and combine.
  • Add water and dates.
  • Combine walnuts and chocolate chips and reserve 1/2 for cake topping.
  • Add the other half to the batter and mix inches.
  • Spread batter into pans and add the reserved nuts and chocolate chips as a topping for the cakes.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar after cakes are cool and before serving.

CHOCOLATE-DATE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE STICKY TOFFEE GLAZE



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This date-studded dessert derives its intoxicating flavor from chunks of dark chocolate and a jigger of brandy. A chocolate-enhanced sticky toffee glaze makes the cake even more enticing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/4 cups water
15 ounces whole Medjool dates (about 22), pitted, plus 4 more, pitted and halved lengthwise, for garnish
3 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons strong-brewed coffee
4 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
Pinch of ground cinnamon
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
3/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
5 ounces bittersweet chocolate (preferably at least 61 percent cacao), coarsely chopped
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon water
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons heavy cream
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (preferably at least 61 percent cacao), finely chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons brandy

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-3-inch round cake pan. Line with parchment, and butter parchment.
  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Meanwhile, combine dates, brandy, coffee, and 2 tablespoons cocoa in a heatproof bowl. Stir in boiling water. Let cool, stirring occasionally. Puree cooled date mixture in a food processor (you should have about 2 1/2 cups). Place 3/4 cup puree in a small bowl, and press plastic wrap directly on surface; reserve. Place remaining puree in a large bowl.
  • Whisk flour, salt, cinnamon, and remaining 2 tablespoons cocoa in a bowl.
  • Beat butter and dark-brown sugar with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition (batter will look curdled).
  • Stir baking soda into reserved uncovered date puree. On low speed, beat flour mixture into egg mixture in 2 additions, alternating with the date mixture. Beat in chocolate. Transfer batter to prepared pan, and smooth top.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan to loosen, and invert cake onto rack. Remove parchment, turn cake right side up, and let cool completely.
  • Make the glaze: Bring butter, light-brown sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in cream. Add chocolate, and whisk until smooth. Whisk in brandy. Let cool until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Assemble the cake: Using a serrated knife, trim rounded top of cake so it is flat. Place cake on stand. Spread remaining 3/4 cup date puree over top of cake. Pour glaze over top, letting some drip down sides. Garnish with halved dates.

CHOCOLATE-DATE PUDDING CAKE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces pitted dates, about 2 cups
3/4 cup water
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
6 large egg whites
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 1 1/2 quart souffle dish with non-stick spray.
  • Put the dates and water in a pot over medium-low heat. Cook and stir for 10 minutes until the dates are very soft. Transfer the softened dates to a food processor and puree until smooth. Add the sugar and vanilla, puree again until well-blended. Scoop out the puree into a mixing bowl. Sift together the cocoa powder and flour and add to the date mixture. Fold using a rubber spatula; combine gently until well mixed.
  • In a mixing bowl, whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Fold the egg whites into the date mixture.
  • Pour the batter into the coated souffle dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Bake on the middle rack for 25 minutes until the outside is just set. Cool to room temperature. Shake some confectioners' sugar on top and serve.

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE-DATE CAKE



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A purée of bourbon and plump Medjool dates suffuses this divinely intense dessert; it gets swirled into both the batter and the caramel glaze. This recipe comes from Martha Stewart's Cake Perfection: 100+ Recipes for the Sweet Classic, From Simple to Stunning (Clarkson Potter).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 ounces medjool dates, pitted
2/3 cup bourbon
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
Dutch-process cocoa powder, for pan
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate (70 percent cacao), chopped
6 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, such as Maldon
Lightly sweetened whipped cream, for Serving

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, bring dates and bourbon to a simmer; cook, stirring, until almost all of liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; cover and let cool. Purée in a food processor until smooth. (You should have about 1 cup.)
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter a 9-inch springform pan. Line bottom with parchment; butter parchment. Dust pan with cocoa, tapping out any excess.
  • In a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pan of simmering water, melt butter and chocolate, whisking until smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk in 2/3 cup date purée. Let cool; whisk in egg yolks, kosher salt, and cinnamon.
  • Beat egg whites on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Slowly add 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold one-third of whites into chocolate mixture, then fold in remaining whites. Transfer to prepared pan, smoothing top with an offset spatula.
  • Bake until set, cracking a bit on edges, and shiny in center, about 30 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool completely. Run a paring knife around sides of pan; remove from pan and transfer to a cake plate.
  • In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring remaining 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Let boil, without stirring, until deep golden brown, swirling pan to color evenly, and washing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to keep crystals from forming, 10 to 11 minutes. Remove from heat; carefully pour in cream (it will spatter), stirring to combine. Stir in remaining 1/3 cup date purée. Pass caramel through a fine sieve to remove lumps. Let cool until thick but pourable, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour caramel over cake, spreading with an offset spatula so it drips over sides. Sprinkle with flaky salt. Slice cake with a knife dipped in hot water, then wiped down between slices; serve with whipped cream.

CHOCOLATE CHIP DATE NUT CAKE



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This is an old recipe that I can remember showing up at every picnic! As a kid I never appreciated this cake. I wanted gobs of sweet frosting on a cake! Now I love this cake and will make it for Jim and I when we go fishing or just because we like it!

Provided by Mary Louise

Categories     Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c dates, chopped
1 tsp baking soda
1 c boiling water
1 c shortening
1 c sugar
2 eggs
1 3/4 c flour
1 heaping Tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp salt
sprinkle on top:
chocolate chips
chopped nuts
brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 13x9 inch cake pan.
  • 2. Combine dates, baking soda and boiling water. Let cool.
  • 3. Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and beat until fluffy.
  • 4. Stir in cocoa, flour and salt. Mix in cooled date mixture.
  • 5. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with nuts, chocolate chips and brown sugar.
  • 6. We never measured the topping mixture. I always liked more on top than my mother did. Use about 1/3 brown sugar, 1/3 cup chocolate chips (semi sweet or milk chocolate), 1/3 cup nuts. If you feel you want more on top ~ go for it!
  • 7. Bake for 40 minutes. Let cool.

DATE CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE



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This is a childhood favorite that my mom made often. It's quite easy to put together and requires no frosting! Enjoy!

Provided by Heart N Soul

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup boiling water
1 cup dates, cut up
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 3/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place dates and baking soda in bowl. Pour boiling water over them, mix and cool down, then add vanilla. Set aside.
  • Blend flour, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream shortening, sugar and eggs.
  • Alternately add the date mixture and the flour mixture to the shortening, sugar and egg mixture.
  • Pour into a greased 9X13 pan.
  • Sprinkle top with chocolate chips and walnuts.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE CHIP DATE COFFEE CAKE



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Coffee cake is a good breakfast or brunch. Serve with . cup of hot tea or hot coffee. This recipe is for ( Time after Time ) breakfast.

Provided by Eddie Jordan

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

STEP ONE:
1 c dates chopped
1 1/2 c boiling water
1 tsp baking soda
STEP TWO:
2 1/2 c butter
1 c sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vinilla
1 1/2 c flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
STEP THREE:
3 1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 c walnuts
1 c chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Mix dates, boiling water, and soda together let cool.
  • 2. Cream butter and sugar together.
  • 3. Add eggs and vanilla.
  • 4. Add flour and soda.
  • 5. Add the cooled date mixture from step one.
  • 6. Pour into greased and floured 9 by 13 pan.
  • 7. Sprinkle ingredients in step 3 over top and bake 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees

CHOCOLATE DATE CAKE WITH COCONUT-COGNAC SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 dates (about 3 ounces), preferably Medjool, chopped
1/4 cup cognac
Slightly heaping 1/2 cup whole, skinned almonds, toasted and ground
1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
4 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
12 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoon cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Butter, for greasing the ramekins
Chocolate-Almond Wafer, recipe follows
Coconut-Cognac Sauce, recipe follows
16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup whole, skinned almonds, toasted and ground
3 cups coconut milk
6 tablespoons cognac
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine the dates and cognac in a bowl and let macerate about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the macerated dates, almonds, and coconut. Mix until the ingredients come together into a paste.
  • Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir the melted chocolate into the date mixture and set aside.
  • In another bowl, whip together the egg whites and salt until they just begin to form soft peaks. While slowly adding the sugar, continue whipping the whites until they form firm peaks. Fold in the cocoa, cardamom, and ginger until just combined. Working in 3 batches, gently fold the whipped egg whites into the date-chocolate mixture until just combined.
  • Scoop chocolate batter into buttered ramekins or molds. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cake comes out dry, about 12 minutes. Lower the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • To serve, unmold the cakes onto a baking sheet and top each with a chilled chocolate-almond wafer. Put the cakes into the oven and bake until the wafer just melts, about 15 seconds. Spoon a small pool of sauce onto plates, and gently place the cakes into the sauce. Serve.
  • Put the chocolate into a bowl. Bring the cream to a gentle simmer, pour over the chocolate, and stir with a rubber spatula until smooth. Fold in the spices and nuts. Spread the chocolate batter evenly onto a silicone mat or wax paper-lined baking sheet and chill until firm, about 30 minutes. Using a round cookie cutter, cut the wafer into discs that are slightly larger than the top of the cakes.
  • Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, reduced and thickened.

CHOCOLATE CHIP DATE CAKE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by á-8559

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
2 eggs
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
4 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° and spray 13 x 9 baking pan with nonstick spray. Place dates and 1 teaspoon baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in boiling water; cool completely. In another large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time. Combine the flour, salt and cocoa powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with date mixture. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining sugar; walnuts, and chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

CHOCOLATE CHIP DATE CAKE



Chocolate Chip Date Cake image

Yummy, moist, chocolatey while being very easy and fast to make.. Even those who don't like dates like this cake.

Provided by Lezlie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 9X13 cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dates, chopped
1 1/2 cups water, boiling
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups flour, sifted,all-purpose
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 package chocolate chips
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over chopped dates and 1 tsp soda and let cool.
  • Cream together shortening and sugar, add eggs.
  • Mix together flour, salt, and 3/4 tsp baking soda.
  • Add to shortening mixture 1/3 at a time, alternating with date/water mixture.
  • Mix well after each addition.
  • Pour batter into a greased 9x13 in baking pan.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips and walnuts on top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees, 45- 50 min.

MARY'S CHOCOLATE CHIP DATE CAKE (YIYI BARBIE'S BIRTHDAY CAKE)



MARY'S CHOCOLATE CHIP DATE CAKE (YIYI BARBIE'S BIRTHDAY CAKE) image

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients:
1 cup dates - if whole, cut into 3 pieces each. Alternatively, use chopped
1 t. baking soda
1 c. boiling water
1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 heaping T cocoa
1 1/3 c. all purpose flour
1/2 t. salt (omit if butter is salted)
1 t. vanilla
6 oz. chocolate chips
1/2 c. broken pecans
powdered sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Directions: Preheat oven to 350 Butter and flour bundt pan The dates are first cut into three pieces each (only if using whole dates), sprinkled with baking soda, placed in boiling water and set aside to soak. To form the batter, butter and sugar are creamed together, eggs beaten in and cocoa added. Flour with salt is added alternately with the date mixture to complete preparation of the batter. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes Cake tester will not come out clean. Do not use this as a guide for done-ness. When cooled, dust with powdered sugar.

TAKE-ALONG CHOCOLATE CHIP-DATE CAKE



Take-Along Chocolate Chip-Date Cake image

A great snack cake to take to PTA meetings, potlucks and picnics. Or wrap up a piece for your briefcase or lunch box!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs

Steps:

  • In large bowl, pour boiling water on dates. Stir in 1 teaspoon baking soda. Cool about 15 minutes or until lukewarm.
  • In small bowl, mix all topping ingredients; set aside.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Stir all cake ingredients into date mixture. Pour into ungreased 9-inch square pan. Sprinkle with topping.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe dates: Softer, riper dates will result in a moister, more flavorful cake. If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a loaf pan: A 9x5 inch loaf pan is the ideal size for this cake. If you use a larger pan, the cake will be thinner and may not cook evenly.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cake is cooked through. If the toothpick comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the cake needs to bake longer.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from becoming runny.

Conclusion:

This chocolate date cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. It's perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to potlucks. With its rich chocolate flavor and moist, chewy texture, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying dessert, give this chocolate date cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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