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Date Coffee Loaf Cake with Walnuts and Rich Espresso Glaze

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A delightful treat that combines the earthy sweetness of dates with a robust coffee flavor, creating a moist and aromatic loaf cake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups of dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup of hot brewed coffee
  • 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup of granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 cup of chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup of powdered sugar (for the glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons of brewed espresso (for the glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (for the glaze)

Instructions

  1. Combine the chopped dates with the hot brewed coffee in a medium bowl. Let them sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy in a separate bowl.
  6. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then add the vanilla extract.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  8. Fold in the date-coffee mixture and chopped walnuts.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  10. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  12. Whisk together the powdered sugar, brewed espresso, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
  13. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

Notes

Ensure your butter is fully softened for easy creaming, and don’t skip the resting time for the dates in coffee.

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