Description
Date Coffee Cake with Walnuts and Espresso Glaze is a delightful blend of sweet, chewy dates and crunchy walnuts, all draped in a rich espresso glaze. This moist cake is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a comforting snack. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it’s sure to impress at brunch or cozy gatherings. Dive into this flavor-packed treat that will warm your heart with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped dried dates
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp cooled espresso or strong brewed coffee
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in chopped dates and walnuts.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, mix powdered sugar with cooled espresso until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg