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Chocolate Date Cakewith Walnuts, Espresso & Sea Salt

Recipe by Chantal on InstagramAdded 28 October 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 55 to cook. A moist, richly flavored chocolate cake that blends the caramel sweetness of dates with a boost of espresso and crunchy walnuts. The addition of flaky sea salt elevates each bite with a perfect salty–sweet contrast, making it an ideal treat for rainy days and a strong cup of coffee.

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Chocolate Date Cake with Walnuts, Espresso & Sea Salt by Chantal, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Soak the pitted dates in the warm plant milk for 1 hour until softened.

  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 18 cm cake pan with parchment paper and grease it.

  3. Blend the soaked dates with the milk until smooth, then stir in the oil.

  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.

  5. Add the dry ingredients to the date mixture and stir until a smooth batter forms; fold in the chopped dark chocolate.

  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, scatter the chopped walnuts on top, and bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil after about 30 minutes if the top darkens too quickly.

  7. Allow the cake to cool, then finish with a sprinkle of coarse sea salt flakes.

Tips while you cook

Soak dates fully
Soak the pitted dates in warm plant milk for the full 1 hour before blending.
Prevent over‑browning
Cover the cake loosely with foil after about 30 minutes if the top darkens too quickly.
Add sea salt after cooling
Allow the cake to cool completely before sprinkling coarse sea salt flakes.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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