Decadent Date and Oat Flour Cake

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

2.In a small bowl, combine the chopped dates and milk. Allow them to soak for about 15 minutes to soften the dates.

3.In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, baking soda, sugar, and salt until well combined.

4.In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the soaked date mixture (including the milk), coffee powder, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.

5.Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.

6.Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

7.Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8.Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.