Description
This Date and Walnut Loaf is moist, naturally sweet, and full of flavor—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or tea time!
Ingredients
Scale
180g pitted dates, chopped (1½ cups)
240ml water (1 cup)
1 tsp baking soda
115g unsalted butter (½ cup)
150g granulated sugar (¾ cup)
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
180g all-purpose flour (1½ cups)
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
100g walnuts, chopped (1 cup)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan.
Boil water, add dates and baking soda. Cool.
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla.
Mix in dry ingredients. Stir in date mixture and walnuts.
Pour into pan and bake 50–60 minutes. Cool before slicing.
Notes
Use soft dates for best results. Rest loaf overnight for richer flavor. Freeze well!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American