Description
Discover the rich flavors of this Date Coffee Loaf Cake, blending sweet Medjool dates with aromatic brewed coffee for a moist, tender cake perfect for breakfast, tea, or dessert. Easy to bake with simple ingredients, it offers natural sweetness and bold coffee depth in every bite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup brewed strong coffee
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dates and Coffee: Finely chop the Medjool dates and soak them in freshly brewed strong coffee for about 15 minutes to soften the dates and allow flavors to meld.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy to trap air and create a tender crumb.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract to bind the mixture and add flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently to avoid overmixing which can toughen the loaf.
- Incorporate Dates and Coffee: Stir the soaked dates along with any remaining coffee into the batter, distributing evenly.
- Bake the Loaf Cake: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh, strong brewed coffee for the richest coffee flavor.
- Choose soft, fresh Medjool dates for optimal moisture and sweetness.
- Gently fold to avoid overmixing, maintaining a tender crumb.
- Test doneness with a toothpick: crumbs attached are fine, wet batter means more baking time is needed.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling and enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/10th of loaf)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Date Coffee Loaf Cake, coffee cake, date dessert, loaf cake, moist cake, homemade cake, breakfast cake
