Chocolate Date Nut Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Date Nut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 1/3 c. sugar, divided; 1/2 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate pieces; 1/3 c. chopped walnuts; 3/4 c. shortening; 2 eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 c. water; 1 c. chopped dates

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/3 c. sugar, divided
1/2 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1/3 c. chopped walnuts
3/4 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. water
1 c. chopped dates

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan and set aside.
3
In a medium bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; set aside.
4
In another medium bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar, chocolate and walnuts; set aside.
5
In a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed, cream shortening and remaining 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
6
Beat in eggs and vanilla at low speed.
7
Alternately stir in flour mixture and water, just until blended.
8
Stir in dates.

1024

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1/4 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Date Nut Cake 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 Nut Cake

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