Date Coffee Loaf Cake with Walnuts & Rich Espresso Glaze

A moist, aromatic loaf cake infused with coffee-soaked dates, warm spices, crunchy walnuts, and topped with a velvety espresso glaze—perfect for cozy afternoons or your next coffee break.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups pitted and chopped dates

  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

For the Espresso Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2 tbsp brewed espresso (or strong coffee)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract