Ingredients

1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened, plus additional for pan

3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder plus additional for dusting pan and cake

1 cup boiling-hot water

1 1/2 tablespoons instant-espresso powder

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 lb Medjool dates (12 to 14), pitted and coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)

2 cups spelt flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup packed dark brown sugar

2 large eggs

• Special equipment: a 9-inch springform pan
• Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream

Description

This Cake Is The Little Black Dress Of Fiber — Velvety And Sophisticated. Medjool Dates Lend It An Unbelievably Unctuous Texture. When Measuring...

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