Combine 1 cup hot milk and instant coffee powder and pour it over deseeded dates. Let this sit for 15-20 mins or until dates are soft and mushy.
Blend milk and dates together to form a smooth mixture.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add remaining ½ cup milk, sunflower oil, and mix well until combined.
Now sift in the whole wheat flour, baking soda and baking powder and mix everything together to form a lump free batter. Do not overmix at this stage.
Pour the batter in a 6 inch round pan greased with oil and lined with parchment paper. Cover the top with the chopped almonds.
Take a cooker set over medium heat and spread a layer of salt in it. Place a stand in middle and preheat for 10 minutes.
Carefully place the cake pan inside the cooker and cook it for 35-40 mins or until the skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let it come at room temperature before removing from the pan.
Recipe by Bake with Shivesh at https://bakewithshivesh.com/coffee-almond-cake-in-cooker/