Chocolate Date Cake

Moist, rich eggless chocolate date cake with whole wheat, Medjool dates & cocoa. Healthy, vegan, and refined sugar-free!

Recipe Source Link:https://www.mygingergarlickitchen.com/chocolate-date-cake/

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

» For Chocolate Date Cake

• 1 ½ cups Medjool dates
• ½ cup hot milk (dairy or plant-based)
• ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based), or as needed for desired consistency
• 1 cup plain yogurt (dairy or plant-based)
• ½ cup neutral oil, or melted butter for non-vegan
• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 4 tablespoons chopped almonds or walnuts
• 4 tablespoons dark chocolate chips or chunks (optional)

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

» For making Chocolate Date Cake

1. If your dates have pits, remove them. Soak the whole dates in ½ cup of hot milk for 20 minutes.
2. Once cooled, transfer the soaked dates (with the milk) to a blender. Add the yogurt and blend into a smooth paste.
3. Pour the paste into a large mixing bowl. Add the oil and vanilla extract, and whisk until combined.
4. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the same bowl. Also, add cinnamon powder.
5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Slowly add ½ cup milk, mixing until well combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fold in 2 tablespoons of chopped almonds and 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips gently. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a cake tin.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared tin, smooth the top gently, and tap the pan a few times to release any air bubbles.
8. Top with the remaining chopped almonds and chocolate chips, if desired. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing. I like to serve it warm, but you can also let it cool completely before slicing; the texture will firm up more after cooling. Dust it unsweetened cocoa powder, slice.
10. Enjoy your eggless, refined sugar-free, whole wheat chocolate date cake with a cup of hot coffee or warm milk.

RECIPE NOTES

1. Use Medjool dates or soft dates for natural sweetness and a chewy texture.
2. Make sure to sift unsweetened cocoa powder and flour to avoid lumps.
3. After combining dry ingredients, mix only until well combined. Don?t overmix to maintain a soft, moist chocolate cake.