Chocolate Chip Date Nut Cake Recipe

Relive childhood memories with this incredible Chocolate Chip Date Nut Cake recipe! A treasured family heirloom passed down from Dory's Bakery in Taos, NM, this moist and delicious cake is surprisingly frosting-free. The rich flavors of chocolate chips and dates, combined with crunchy nuts, create a symphony of textures and tastes that will leave you craving more. This recipe, originally for multiple cakes, has been perfectly scaled down for one large or two standard cakes. Get ready to experience a cake so good, you won't miss the frosting!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 399.1 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Date Nut Cake

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How to Make Chocolate Chip Date Nut Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in the chopped dates, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan(s).
  8. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, dust generously with powdered sugar and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

149g

Fat

24g

Carbs

19g

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