Moist Date Coffee Cake

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Moist Date Coffee Cake.

1. Step 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

2. Step 2

   In a bowl, combine the diced dates with 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Pour in 1/3 cup of boiling water, stir well, and let it sit for about 10 minutes until the dates swell. Afterward, squeeze the dates to remove excess liquid.

3. Step 3

   In another bowl, mix the whole wheat flour with the remaining 1 teaspoon of baking soda.

4. Step 4

   In a separate bowl, dissolve the instant coffee and milk powder in 2 tablespoons of boiling water.

5. Step 5

   In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar, 1 cup of margarine, and eggs using an electric mixer until well combined. Add the coffee mixture and the prepared dates, mixing until everything is well incorporated.

6. Step 6

   Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.

7. Step 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.