Fudgy Chocolate Date Cake

Name: Fudgy Chocolate Date Cake
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 57 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (200g) dates, preferably Medjool, pitted and torn or chopped into large pieces*; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (100g) King Arthur Golden Wheat Flour or King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour; 1/4 cup (21g) unsweetened cocoa, Dutch-process or natural; 3/4 teaspoon table salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder; 1/2 cup (53g) light brown sugar, packed; 1 large egg; 1 large egg yolk; 1 teaspoon King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract; 1/2 cup (99g) vegetable oil or canola oil; 1 cup (170g) semisweet chocolate or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup (113g) heavy cream; 1/4 cup (57g) plain Greek yogurt, full-fat preferred; 1 1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar, optional; 1/2 cup (66g) dates, preferably Medjool, pitted and torn or chopped into large pieces*; 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter; 1/4 cup (26g) light brown sugar, packed; 1/4 teaspoon table salt

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:22min

This fudgy, sophisticated chocolate cake hides a little secret: Medjool dates give it sweetness, moisture, and pockets of chewiness. After being soaked in hot water, the dates disappear into the batter and melt the chopped chocolate. While this date cake is delicious on its own, make it worthy of a special occasion by serving it with tangy, refreshing whipped cream and a salted date butterscotch (making it a double-date cake!).  

Updated at: Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:05:33 GMT