26/03/2026
Date, tahini and chocolate cake (school lunch friendly)
ABSOLUTELY PACKED with fibre, antioxidants, iron and flavour. This choccy cake will quickly become a family staple and a nutrient dense lunchbox addition. Make it and share your pics!
Recipe:
3/4 cup dried dates
1/2 cup milk of choice (I used cows milk)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup tahini
1 tsp vanilla extract/essence/paste
1/3 cup raw cacao
3 eggs
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
100g 85% dark chocolate for icing
100s and 1000s (I used Coles brand)
1. Preheat that oven to 180 degrees C and line your round springform baking pan.
2. Place dates into a bowl, warm the milk and pour over the dates leaving them to soak for a few minutes to soften.
3. Blitz dates and milk in a food processor for a smooth paste.
4. Pour the date paste into a big mixing bowl and stir in tahini, vanilla and extra virgin olive oil. Mix well.
5. Add the flour, cacao, baking powder/soda and stir until combined
6. In a separate bowl, crack the eggs and add the brown sugar. Beat on high for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
7. Fold the egg mixture into the chocolate mixture.
8. Pour mixture into baking pan and bake for 25 mins or until it’s springy on top.
9. Remove from oven and let cool.
10. Melt 100g of chocolate, I did mine in the microwave, then drizzle over the top of cooled cake. Add 100s and 1000s for funnnn.
