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Chocolate Date Loaf Cake
Dessert

Chocolate Date Loaf Cake

1 hServes 10Nutri-Score C€
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what you need

Ingredients

10 people
  • Medjool dates (pitted)Produce15 pieces
  • milk (warm)Dairy240 ml
  • plain flourGrains155 g
  • cocoa powderPantry18 g
  • bicarbonate of sodaPantry5 g
  • baking powderPantry4 g
  • eggsDairy2 pieces
  • chocolate chips (optional, for topping)Pantry50 g

per serving

Nutrition

140kcal

Carbs
25 g
Proteins
4 g
Fat
3 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Blender
  • Loaf pan
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Preheat the oven

    • Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
    • Prepare a loaf tin.
    Step 1
  2. Soften the dates

    • Place the dates in a large bowl and pour over the warm milk.
    • Leave aside to soften.
    Step 2
  3. Blend the date mixture

    • Blend the softened dates and milk until smooth.
    Step 3
  4. Make the batter

    • Add the flour, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder and eggs to the blended date mixture.
    • Mix until just combined.
    Step 4
  5. Fill the tin

    • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin.
    • Scatter chocolate chips over the top if using.
    Step 5
  6. Bake

    • Bake until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
    Step 6
  7. Cool and serve

    • Leave the cake to cool in the tin before slicing.
    Step 7