Indulge in the rich flavors of chocolate, dates, and nuts with this decadent cake. The combination of sweet dates, crunchy nuts, and gooey chocolate chips creates a unique and irresistible dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Fold in dates, nuts, and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Interesting Facts
Dates are a natural sweetener and add a rich, caramel-like flavor to the cake.
Nuts provide a crunchy texture and added protein, making this cake a satisfying treat.
Chocolate chips melt into the batter, creating pockets of rich chocolate throughout the cake.