Date Coffee Cake with Walnuts and Espresso Glaze

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup chopped dried dates
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp cooled espresso or strong brewed coffee

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a round cake pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   In another bowl, cream the butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

4. 4

   Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in chopped dates and walnuts.

5. 5

   Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. 6

   While cooling, mix powdered sugar with cooled espresso until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.