Description
This Date Coffee Loaf Cake is rich, moist, and infused with espresso-soaked dates and toasted walnuts. A luscious espresso glaze takes it over the top—perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1½ cups dates, pitted & chopped
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1 cup hot brewed coffee
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped walnuts
For the Espresso Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 tbsp brewed espresso
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease & flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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Soak chopped dates in hot coffee for 10–15 minutes.
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Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Beat butter & sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
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Fold in dry ingredients, then soaked dates (with coffee) and walnuts.
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Bake 60–70 min. Cool for 10 min before transferring to a rack.
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Mix glaze ingredients & drizzle over cooled loaf. Let set before slicing.
Notes
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Use high-quality espresso for best flavor.
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Toast walnuts for 8 minutes at 350°F before adding for extra crunch.
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For a nut-free version, substitute dried cranberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert / Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Coffee date loaf cake, Espresso walnut loaf, Date walnut coffee bread, Glazed coffee loaf