Ingredients

• 3 tbsp - cocoa
• 1/4 cup - hot water
• 4 tbsp - butter
• 1.5 cup - maida
• 1.5 tsp - baking powder
• a pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup - powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup - milk
• 1 cup - chopped dates
• 1/2 cup - chopped walnuts
• 1 - egg

How to Make Chocolate Date Cake

• Stir the cocoa in hot water and mix until smooth. Add butter and mix until the butter melts.
• Sift the maida with baking powder and salt.
• Add the cocoa mixture, beaten egg and milk. Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth.
• Mix in the dates. Pour in a greased loaf tin.
• Sprinkle walnuts on top and bake in an oven at 180 degrees C or until done (about 45-50 minutes).