Moist and comforting Date & Walnut Loaf Cake with soft caramelized dates and crunchy walnuts. A timeless classic perfect with tea.

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1½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

1 cup chopped dates

¾ cup hot water

½ tsp baking soda (for soaking)

½ cup butter

¾ cup brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

¾ cup walnuts

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1. Soak dates in hot water with baking soda.

2. Preheat oven to 350°F.

3. Mix dry ingredients.

4. Cream butter and sugar.

5. Add eggs and vanilla.

6. Stir in date mixture.

7. Fold in dry ingredients.

8. Add walnuts.

9. Bake 50–60 minutes.

10. Cool before slicing.

Toast walnuts for best flavor.

Do not overmix.

Store wrapped for maximum moisture.