Date Coffee Cake

Perfect with coffee or for a not-too-sweet dessert, this cake with dates has a moist texture and a unique taste.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 330 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup margarine
• 2 tablespoons boiling water
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 (8 ounce) package dried pitted dates, diced
• 2 teaspoons baking soda, divided
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee
• 2 teaspoons milk powder
• 1.75 cups white sugar
• 0.33333334326744 cup boiling water
• 1.5 tablespoons margarine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.

Step 3

Place dates in a bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon baking soda on top and mix well. Add 1/3 cup boiling water, stir, and set aside until dates have swelled, about 10 minutes. Squeeze with your hands to remove most of the liquid.

Step 4

Meanwhile, mix flour and 1 teaspoon baking soda together in a bowl. Combine instant coffee, milk powder, and 2 tablespoons boiling water in a separate bowl; mix until dissolved.

Step 5

Beat sugar, margarine, and eggs together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well blended. Add coffee mixture and dates; beat until well mixed. Gradually mix in flour. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.