Espresso Date Cake With Chocolate Glaze Recipe

Name: Espresso Date Cake With Chocolate Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups finely chopped dried dates; 1 1/2 tbsp instant espresso granules; 1 tsp baking soda; 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 None eggs; 1 cup self-rising flour; 5 oz semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1 tbsp light corn syrup

Servings: persons

1 1/3 cups finely chopped dried dates
1 1/2 tbsp instant espresso granules
1 tsp baking soda
4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter
3/4 cup sugar
2 None eggs
1 cup self-rising flour
5 oz semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp light corn syrup

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Grease a deep 8-inch round cake pan; line bottom and sides with parchment paper.
2
Combine dates, coffee and 1 1/4 cups water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Let stand for 5 mins. Blend or process mixture until smooth.
3
Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until just combined. Fold in sifted flour, then date mixture. Pour into prepared pan.
4
Bake for 50 mins, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 mins. Remove from pan; cool slightly on wire rack.
5
For the chocolate glaze, stir chocolate, cream and syrup in a small saucepan on low heat until smooth.
6
Place cake on a platter. Slowly pour glaze on cake, allowing a little to drip down the side.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 cups finely chopped dried dates, 1 1/2 tbsp instant espresso granules, 1 tsp baking soda, 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter, and more.

Yes, Espresso Date Cake With Chocolate Glaze 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.

Espresso Date Cake With Chocolate Glaze

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