Best 5 Date Coffee Cake Recipes

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Date coffee cake is a beloved treat that combines the rich flavors of dates and coffee in a moist and delectable cake. It is a perfect choice for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. With its easy-to-follow steps, this article will guide you through creating the best date coffee cake, packed with delicious dates, aromatic coffee, and a tantalizing crumb topping.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

DATE COFFEE CAKE



Date Coffee Cake image

This is a good cake with somewhat moist texture. It is not too sweet but has a unique taste. Serve with ice cream or as you wish.

Provided by NuwanthikaR

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package dried pitted dates, diced
2 teaspoons baking soda, divided
⅓ cup boiling water
3 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons instant coffee
2 teaspoons milk powder
2 tablespoons boiling water
1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 cup margarine
1 ½ tablespoons margarine
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Place dates in a bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon baking soda on top and mix well. Add 1/3 cup boiling water, stir, and set aside until dates have swelled, about 10 minutes. Squeeze with your hands to remove most of the liquid.
  • Meanwhile, mix flour and 1 teaspoon baking soda together in a bowl. Combine instant coffee, milk powder, and 2 tablespoons boiling water in a separate bowl; mix until dissolved.
  • Beat sugar, margarine, and eggs together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well blended. Add coffee mixture and dates; beat until well mixed. Gradually mix in flour. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 322.6 mg, Sugar 31.3 g

BRAIDED DATE COFFEE CAKE



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"At Christmas, I decorate these braids with candied cherries and pecans," relates Muriel Lerdal, Humboldt, Iowa.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 3 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 cup chopped dates
2/3 cups water
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup apricot preserves
ICING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons boiling water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, milk, oil, salt, eggs and 2 cups flour; beat on low speed 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Meanwhile, combine the dates, water, pecans, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, 7-8 minutes. Stir in preserves; let cool. , Punch dough down. Turn on a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 15x6-in. rectangle. Place on greased baking sheets. Spread a third of filling down the center third of each rectangle. , On each long side, cut 1-1/2-in.-wide strips 1-3/4 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling; seal ends. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over braids.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHIP DATE COFFEE CAKE



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Coffee cake is a good breakfast or brunch. Serve with . cup of hot tea or hot coffee. This recipe is for ( Time after Time ) breakfast.

Provided by Eddie Jordan

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

STEP ONE:
1 c dates chopped
1 1/2 c boiling water
1 tsp baking soda
STEP TWO:
2 1/2 c butter
1 c sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vinilla
1 1/2 c flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
STEP THREE:
3 1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 c walnuts
1 c chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Mix dates, boiling water, and soda together let cool.
  • 2. Cream butter and sugar together.
  • 3. Add eggs and vanilla.
  • 4. Add flour and soda.
  • 5. Add the cooled date mixture from step one.
  • 6. Pour into greased and floured 9 by 13 pan.
  • 7. Sprinkle ingredients in step 3 over top and bake 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees

ORANGE-DATE COFFEE CAKE



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You'll want to eat Pat Walter's delicate cake a sliver at a time...just to make the enjoyment last. "The splash of orange juice and chewy dates are what make this recipe extra-special," Pat adds from Pine Island, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, oil, orange juice and zest; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in dates. , Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. In a bowl, combine the nuts, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BEER AND DATE COFFEE CAKE



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I thought this cake was very good, but then, I'm a date-lover. The cake is spicy, though not overpowering in my opinion. The texture of the cake is fairly light. Credit goes to the Encyclopedia of Creative Cooking.

Provided by mianbao

Categories     Breads

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 10inch 12cup tube pan

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 ounces brown sugar (2 cups packed)
8 ounces butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
12 ounces all-purpose flour (3 cups sifted)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces chopped pecans or 4 ounces walnuts (1 cup)
1 lb chopped dates (about 2 cups)
2 cups dark beer
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Grease a 10-inch tube pan; line with waxed paper and grease again.
  • If you don't line the pan, you may never get the cake out.
  • Beat brown sugar and butter together well.
  • Add the eggs, beating well after each one.
  • Sift cinnamon, allspice, cloves, flour, baking soda and salt together.
  • Use a small amount of the flour mixture to dust the walnuts and dates.
  • Add remaining flour mixture to the creamed mixture, alternately with the beer, blending well after each addition.
  • Stir in the walnuts and dates.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated 350º oven for 1¼ hours or until cake tester comes out clean.
  • Let stand 10 minutes, invert onto a wire rack; carefully peel off paper.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar and place on a serving plate.

Tips:

  • Use ripe dates for a sweeter flavor and softer texture.
  • Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes before using to soften them further and make them easier to blend.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the dates with a fork or spoon until they are smooth.
  • Be sure to grease and flour the baking pan before adding the batter, to prevent sticking.
  • Bake the coffee cake in a preheated oven for the amount of time specified in the recipe, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the coffee cake to cool completely before frosting or serving.

Conclusion:

The recipes in this article offer a variety of delicious and easy-to-make date coffee cakes. Whether you prefer a classic coffee cake with a crumb topping, a moist and flavorful coffee cake with a pecan streusel topping, or a gluten-free and vegan coffee cake, there is a recipe here for everyone to enjoy. With their sweet and slightly chewy texture, dates add a unique and delicious flavor to these coffee cakes, making them a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

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