Chocolate Date Cake, Southwestern-Style Recipe

Name: Chocolate Date Cake, Southwestern-Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole pitted dates, coarsely chopped; 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, cut in pieces; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 11/2 cups flour; 1/4 cup cocoa; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground red chili (such as New Mexican), or substitute 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to your preference; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1 cup whole pitted dates, coarsely chopped
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, cut in pieces
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
11/2 cups flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground red chili (such as New Mexican), or substitute 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to your preference
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans

1
In a medium saucepan bring dates and 1 cup water to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat. Add butter and sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted. Stir in baking soda until dissolved. Blend in egg and vanilla.
2
Sift together flour, cocoa, salt, ground red chili or cayenne, and cinnamon. Stir into date mixture. Then stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and chopped pecans. Pour into a well greased 9-inch round spring form pan, or a 8-inch square cake pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips over top. Bake spring form cake 40 to 45 minutes or until it tests done. The square cake may take less time. Remove and cool on a wire rack. Cut into wedges or squares and serve each with a scoop of ice cream. Coffee ice cream goes especially well with these Southwestern flavors.

1378

kcal

Calories

Fat

208

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whole pitted dates, coarsely chopped, 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, cut in pieces, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Date Cake, Southwestern-Style falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Date Cake, Southwestern-Style

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