Chocolate Orange Date Cake Recipe || Easy Steps To Make

Chocolate orange date cake is a moist and yummy cake with a mild flavor that’s perfect for any occasion. The cake recipe is very simple and uses everyday ingredients.

I’ve seen many cakes with a zesty lemon flavor, but I have yet to see one as delicious as this. It has a rich chocolate flavor combined with the sweetness of oranges, making it one of my favorite cakes.

After all, this cake is gluten- and vegan-friendly and tastes great even if you are not following those diet patterns.

I always include the recipe for the cake in a celebratory card (Thank you, people!), and this time, I’m sharing it with you because I think it’s very easy to make.

How To Make Chocolate Orange Date Cake?

Preparation Time: 30 min

Cook Time: 35 min

Total Time: 1 hour 5 min

Serve: 12 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ cup (425 mL) dried dates, pitted and chopped
• ¼ cup / 60 ml olive oil
• ⅓ cup (75 mL) maple syrup
• 1 orange, zested
• 4 large eggs separated
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ cup (175 mL) boiling water
• ½ cup (125 mL) butter, room temperature
• ½ cup / 125 ml dark brown sugar
• 1 ½ cup (375 mL) tapioca flour
• ½ cup (125 mL) cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp (60 mL) baking soda
• pinch salt
• 3 Tbsp almond milk.

Preparation Method:

Step 1: Line a 9-inch (23 cm) cake pan with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350F/180C.

Step 2: Rinse and then chop the dates into small pieces. Place chopped dates and olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir until the olive oil is absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool completely before setting aside.

Step 3: Cream butter, pumpkin, and brown sugar in an electric mixer.

Step 4: Beat in yolks one at a time until fully incorporated and no yellow streaks remain; add vanilla, orange zest, and chopped dates.

Step 5: Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in 2 additions until just combined. Stir in boiling water, then almond milk (you can add more milk if the batter is too thick).

Step 6: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold the yolk mixture into the egg white mixture in 1/2 additions, careful not to deflate the whites.

Step 7: Pour batter into the prepared cake pan; bake for 35 minutes or until the cake has risen and bounces back when pressed.

Step 8: Remove from oven and drizzle with glaze. Let the cake cool completely before removing the parchment paper.

Step 9: To make the glaze, combine confectioners’ sugar, orange juice, and maple syrup. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Information:

• Calories: 248 kcal
• Total Fat: 13.6 g
• Saturated Fat: 3.9 g
• Cholesterol: 34.7 mg
• Sodium: 166 mg
• Carbohydrates: 33 g
• Fiber: 5.4 g
• Sugar: 21 g
• Protein: 4.

Health Benefits Of Chocolate Orange Date Cake

1. Chocolate orange date cake is a good protein, iron, potassium, and dietary fiber source.

2. Chocolate orange date cake contains anti-oxidants that improve heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease.

3. Chocolate orange date cake also protects against diabetes due to its low carb content.

4. Chocolate orange date cake helps to lower bad cholesterol levels.

5. Dark chocolate has been shown to boost memory and concentration power.

6. Add cocoa powder to the batter, and you get a chocolate flavor that sticks around for a longer time.

7. Date syrup (or honey) added to the cake makes the cake very moist and chewy.

Conclusion

Chocolate orange date cake is a moist and yummy cake with a mild flavor that’s perfect for any occasion. The cake recipe is very simple and uses everyday ingredients.

I’ve seen many cakes with a zesty lemon flavor, but I have yet to see one as delicious as this.

It has a rich chocolate flavor combined with the sweetness of oranges, making it one of my favorite cakes.

I hope you enjoyed this recipe! If you tried it, don’t forget to give me a rating on my blog below! To see more, please visit my website. Thanks for visiting!