This recipe is from the Edmonds Cook Book. My kids love this, especially as an after school snack with a glass of milk. It has a lovely rich caramel flavour. I make mine without the walnuts and it's still great. Prep time includes 1 hour for soaking dates in boiling water.
Provided by Angela
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h50m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put dates, boiling water, butter and baking soda into a bowl and stir until butter is melted.
- Set aside for one hour.
- Beat sugar, egg, vanilla essence and walnuts (if using) into date mixture.
- Sift in flour and baking powder and stir until just combined.
- Pour mixture into a greased 22cm loaf tin and bake in a 180C oven for 45 minutes or until inserted skewer comes out clean.
- Leave in tin for about 10 minutes before turning out onto cooling rack.
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Sarah Robinson
s@gmail.comThis recipe is a fail.
Sweet Water
sweet-water@yahoo.comI would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
champika chamod
champika@hotmail.frThis is the worst date loaf recipe I've ever tried. It's dry, crumbly, and flavorless.
ayat wsa
a94@gmail.comThis recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. Don't bother making it.
carlos carlos
carlos_c88@hotmail.comI'm disappointed with this recipe. The loaf is bland and flavorless.
THE ONE ABOVE ALL
t_all81@hotmail.frThis recipe is missing some important instructions. It doesn't say what size loaf pan to use or how long to bake the loaf.
Micheal Botswa
botswa.m52@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my loaf turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Philip Ngonga
p-n@gmail.comThis loaf is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.
CnnRScreams
cnnrscreams@hotmail.comI'm allergic to walnuts, so I substituted pecans in this recipe. It turned out great!
Manal Ben
ben_m@yahoo.comThis loaf is perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. I love that it's packed with healthy ingredients.
Lisa Reese
r-lisa7@gmail.comI've tried a lot of different date loaf recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's so moist and flavorful.
Novia Matheson
novia@gmail.comI made this loaf for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Lacy Hargett
lacyhargett47@hotmail.comThis loaf is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love the addition of the walnuts and spices.
Gagan Sandhu
gsandhu84@yahoo.comI love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this loaf without any problems.
Near
near12@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Troy Hawkins
troyh@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of dates, but I really enjoyed this loaf. It's not too sweet and the dates add a nice chewy texture.
Khawar ali Sheikh
khawar38@yahoo.comThis is the best date loaf recipe I've ever tried! It's so moist and flavorful. I love that it's not too sweet.
Cody Horrocks
h_cody47@yahoo.comI've made this date loaf several times now and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Rose Gaye
gaye.rose17@gmail.comThis date loaf is incredibly moist and flavorful! I love the combination of dates, walnuts, and spices. It's the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.