This Cinnamon Swirl Date Pound Cake is buttery, moist, and layered with warm cinnamon sugar ribbons and naturally sweet chopped dates.

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1 cup unsalted butter

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

4 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup chopped dates

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup milk

1/3 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1 tablespoon melted butter

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1. Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare loaf pan

2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy

3. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla

4. Mix dry ingredients separately

5. Combine wet and dry mixtures alternating with sour cream and milk

6. Fold in chopped dates

7. Layer batter with cinnamon swirl mixture

8. Bake for 65–75 minutes until fully cooked

Use room temperature ingredients for best texture

Store tightly wrapped for up to 4 days

Cake tastes even better the next day