{"id":230048,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T00:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/moist-chocolate-chip-date-cake\/"},"modified":"2024-09-10T21:46:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T02:46:17","slug":"moist-chocolate-chip-date-cake","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/moist-chocolate-chip-date-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Date Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A recipe for date cake should have a crunchy top (in this case, chopped pecans), a bit of sweetness (thanks to the chocolate chips) and that moist buttery texture we all love. This date cake is a winner for coming together with pantry staples like shortening, flour, sugar, salt and baking soda. Buy chopped dates and chopped pecans, and you&#8217;ll be ahead of the game\u2014just toss them in the batter and bake.<\/p>\n<p>Date cakes have their origins in England, and while there have been some variations over time\u2014like sticky toffee\u2014they hit their heyday in the 1970s and haven&#8217;t waned in popularity since.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Date Cake<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2041941\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DateCake_TOHD24_RMS25015_EmilyDavis_Ingredients_SOCIAL.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Datecake Tohd24 Rms25015 Emilydavis Ingredients Social\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Emily Davis for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chopped dates:<\/strong> Save yourself some time and buy Medjool dates that are already chopped, instead of chopping whole dates yourself.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baking soda: <\/strong>Baking soda helps the cake\u2019s batter rise in height.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shortening: <\/strong>Another term for shortening is hydrogenated, all-vegetable fat, with Crisco the most well-known brand. This ages-old ingredient, which lacks water (unlike butter), is often used in pie crusts. In this recipe, shortening makes the cake taste lighter and airier than if butter were used.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar: <\/strong>Often called granulated sugar, this is the most commonly sold sugar at grocery stores. It\u2019s either white or light brown (not as brown as brown sugar\u2019s hue).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egg:<\/strong> This recipe calls for a large egg, but if you don&#8217;t have one at the ready, it\u2019s fine to use a medium egg instead. Eggs act as a moistener and help the cake form its structure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flour:<\/strong> Use all-purpose flour, also called traditional flour and the most common kind of flour sold at grocery stores.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt:<\/strong> Don\u2019t use rock salt or any kind of flavored salt. Finely ground table salt helps accent other flavors in the recipe. It\u2019s also easier to disperse in the cake batter than a chunky salt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Semisweet chocolate chips:<\/strong> There are three kinds of chocolate chips: bittersweet, semisweet and milk chocolate, with semisweet being the balance in the middle, folding in both sweetness and bitterness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chopped pecans:<\/strong> Like dates, you can buy pecans pre-chopped, reducing your prep time for this recipe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Prepare the date mixture<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2041934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DateCake_TOHD24_RMS25015_EmilyDavis_01_SOCIAL.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Date Cake\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">EMILY DAVIS for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. Fill a medium saucepan 2\/3 full of water, then heat the water to boiling. Mix the dates and 1 teaspoon of the baking soda in a large bowl. Once the water is boiling, stir in the combined dates and baking soda. Let cool completely.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Step 2: Make the cake batter<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2041935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DateCake_TOHD24_RMS25015_EmilyDavis_02_SOCIAL.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Date Cake\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">EMILY DAVIS for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>In another large bowl, cream together the shortening and 1 cup of sugar. (You&#8217;ll save the remaining 1\/2 cup of sugar for later.) Beat in the egg. Combine the flour, salt and the remaining baking soda, then add this dry mixture it to the creamed mixture, alternating with the date mixture.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Bake the cake<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2041936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DateCake_TOHD24_RMS25015_EmilyDavis_03_SOCIAL.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Date Cake\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">EMILY DAVIS for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Pour the batter into a greased 13&#215;9-inch baking pan and sprinkle the remaining sugar on top, followed by the chocolate chips and nuts. Bake the cake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool on a wire rack before serving.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2041937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DateCake_TOHD24_RMS25015_EmilyDavis_04_SOCIAL.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Date Cake\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">EMILY DAVIS for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Date Cake Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spike it with alcohol:<\/strong> By adding 3 tablespoons of rum or bourbon to the shortening and sugar, then creaming all three ingredients together at once, you\u2019ll add nutty and vanilla flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add a glaze:<\/strong> Instead of chopped pecans, add a lemon or vanilla glaze using a recipe like our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/quick-vanilla-glaze\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/quick-vanilla-glaze\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">quick vanilla glaze<\/a>. The only snag is that a glazed cake doesn\u2019t freeze as well. It\u2019s best to only glaze the cake if you plan to eat it all within a week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Date Cake<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Once this cake is made, we don\u2019t think you\u2019ll have much left over, as it\u2019s a definite crowd-pleaser. But in case you do, it\u2019s easy to store the cake for enjoying later. As long as it\u2019s stored at room temperature in an airtight container, it will stay fresh.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you freeze date cake?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>As long as the date cake is in an airtight container, in plastic wrap or in a reusable freezer bag, you can freeze the cake\u2014whether it\u2019s whole or already sliced\u2014for up to four months.<\/p>\n<h3>How long does date cake last?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>If it&#8217;s kept at room temperature and in an airtight container, your date cake should stay fresh for up to seven days.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you make this date cake recipe ahead of time?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>To save time on the day you plan to bake this cake, you could mix the date mixture and the creamed mixture and store them in the fridge, covered. If you do go this route, it\u2019s best to then bake the cake within 24 hours.<\/p>\n<h2>Date Cake Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2041952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DateCake_TOHD24_RMS25015_EmilyDavis_08_SOCIAL_Brighter.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Date Cake\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">EMILY DAVIS for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Can I skip the pecans?<\/h3>\n<p>While this type of nut adds a sweet crunch, we get that it&#8217;s not everyone&#8217;s favorite nut. You could also use walnuts, or skip the nuts altogether and opt for a vanilla glaze using the recipe above.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I make this into a sticky toffee cake?<\/h3>\n<p>Too much altering of a recipe changes its inherent flavor. But we do have an excellent recipe for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sticky-toffee-pudding-with-butterscotch-sauce\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sticky-toffee-pudding-with-butterscotch-sauce\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">sticky toffee pudding<\/a> with butterscotch sauce.<\/p>\n<h3>What if I don&#8217;t like chocolate?<\/h3>\n<p>While chocolate chips are in this recipe, leaving them out won&#8217;t change it drastically.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A date cake recipe is good to have in your repertoire, as it,\u00c4\u00f4s easy to make and will stay fresh at room temperature. 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I grew up without the pecans, so stuck to family tradition, but it\u2019s great regardless!  <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-05-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePin"},"reviewBody":"My reserve of the 1\/2 cup of sugar, I use Confectioner's Sugar as this recipe is the exact from my mom as when I was a kid.  However, rather than sprinkle with sugar, we would sift over with powdered sugar after cooled so won't soak in to hot chocolate chips.  Looks nicer that way too.  I also used Walnuts which were great  and again as my mom had in her recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldPizza"},"reviewBody":"No, it's not contemporarily health conscious, but you can make substitutions if you must.  It's good old-fashioned decadence at it's best!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueLobster"},"reviewBody":"Yummy! I used walnuts instead of pecans and I served it with whipped topping. It was very good that way.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBandAid"},"reviewBody":"very good","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-07-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenFan"},"reviewBody":"Great!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-01-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeFish"},"reviewBody":"The recipe calls for too many chocolate chips.  I would not use more that half a cup of chocolate chips with the half cup of chopped nuts sprinkled on top.  I would not use the half cup of sugar as it's way too sweet.  I could not get the cake to bake completely done.  I have never had trouble baking a cake but this one just was not good.  My husband is a chocolate lover but even he said there was way too much.  I won't make this cake again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"25015","romance_copy_dek":"A date cake recipe is good to have in your repertoire, as it\u2019s easy to make and will stay fresh at room temperature. 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