Date Coffee Loaf Cake with Espresso Glaze

Date Coffee Loaf Cake with Walnuts

This loaf cake brings together the natural caramel-like sweetness of dates, the depth of strong coffee, and the subtle crunch of walnuts. The result is a moist, aromatic cake that pairs beautifully with any warm drink, especially when topped with a smooth espresso glaze that enhances the coffee notes already baked into the crumb. The steps below expand on technique, texture cues, and helpful tips while preserving the recipe’s original structure and intent.

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter (at room temperature)
• 1 cup brown sugar (or half brown, half white)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup hot coffee (preferably espresso or strong filter coffee)
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1 tsp vanilla

Espresso Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp hot espresso (stronger is better)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
  

  Preparation