This Date Cake Recipe is sweet, moist, higher in protein, and SO good! Made with just 9 ingredients, including cottage cheese, a single slice has 14 grams of protein for a nutritious breakfast, snack, or dessert that’s perfect for making in advance. Plus, it’s fuss-free and effortless! Just soak the dates, blend, mix, and bake! It always turns out great, and I love how simple it is to make.
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT40M
Total time: PT55M
Rating
4.96 stars (24 reviews)
Keywords
date cake, date cake recipe, date walnut cake
Ingredients
17 medium deglet dates (pitted and soaked)
3/4 cup cottage cheese (whole milk)
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 large eggs
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup chocolate chips
Categories
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Steps
Soak the dates in water while you prep the other ingredients.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
Drain the dates, then blend them with the cottage cheese until smooth.
Mix the cottage cheese mixture with the maple syrup, eggs, flour, baking powder, baking soda, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
Add any toppings before baking (if desired)
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out dry.
Let cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then let cool on a cooling rack for another 5 minutes.
Slice and enjoy!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 Slice
Calories: 276 kcal
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Protein: 14 g
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0.02 g
Cholesterol: 227 mg
Sodium: 330 mg
Sugar: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Reviews
Emy on 2026-02-06 (5 stars): This date cake turned out soft and comforting, with just the right sweetness—easy to bake and perfect with a cup of tea.
Donna on 2026-02-05 (5 stars): This is such a sneaky (in the best way) recipe. It was pleasantly sweet and the added protein was a bonus. Can't wait to make it again!
Petra on 2026-02-05 (5 stars): This date cake sounds like the kind of recipe you make once and keep on repeat. Simple ingredients, easy prep, and extra protein make it perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a make-ahead treat.
Loise on 2026-02-04 (5 stars): This date cake has definitely caught my attention. I really like the idea of using dates for a deeper, caramel-like flavor and a moist texture. I’m planning to give this a try later this week.
Esther on 2026-02-04 (5 stars): I love dates and need to bake with them more often! This came out super moist you'd never know it had the cottage cheese in it.
Lora on 2025-09-01 (5 stars): I made this twice without nuts, and everyone loved it. It's great with the dates and the cottage cheese!! Not too sweet, which is how I like it!
Jaleah on 2025-08-30 (5 stars): This date cake is so delicious! My family loved it.
Nicole on 2025-08-30 (5 stars): This date cake is so delicious! Such a yummy recipe.
Elizabeth on 2025-08-29 (5 stars): I was looking for a recipe to use up some dates I had in the pantry. I'm so glad I found your cake recipe---it was delicious!!! I had to hide half of it away in the freezer so I didn't eat it ALL!!! :)
Jet on 2025-08-29 (5 stars): I’m excited to try this date cake recipe. I love that it only has nine ingredients. It's simple and a smart choice for breakfast or dessert prep.
Katrina on 2025-06-22 (5 stars): A great recipe!
I made this into 8 mini loaves and they turned out perfect - cooked for about 20 minutes. Didn't have any nuts on hand so just used mini chocolate chips. I like it because it's not too sweet. I also used Bob's 1:1 gluten free flour.
Definitely a keeper!
Roel on 2025-04-14 (4 stars): It's definitely a nice cake but I followed the recipe blindly and thus did not add some salt which I think is definitely necessary to boost this from nice but a little bland to a flavourful cake!
Criss on 2025-04-13 (5 stars): I tried this date cake recipe and it turned out soft, moist, and just the right amount of sweet. Great with a cup of coffee—definitely keeping it in my rotation.
Swathi on 2025-04-13 (5 stars): I loved making this date cake recipe, so perfect and yummy . My family enjoyed a lot.
Andrea on 2025-04-07 (5 stars): This date cake was so moist and flavorful, and I loved the crunch from the walnuts!
Nisha on 2025-04-07 (5 stars): This was easy to make and also turned out very delicious, love that it has good amount of protein and makes a great snack or breakfast.
