Mrs Allen's Date Loaf
Delightfully moist and brimming with natural sweetness, Mrs. Allen’s Date Loaf is a timeless classic that brings old-fashioned charm to your kitchen. This recipe combines tender, caramel-like pitted dates with a hint of warm vanilla and optional crunchy walnuts for added texture. Balanced with a fluffy, cake-like crumb, it’s the perfect treat for breakfast, tea time, or dessert. Simple yet comforting, this loaf is made by soaking dates in boiling water with baking soda, creating a velvety texture that blends seamlessly with a rich butter-sugar base. Ready in just over an hour, this versatile date loaf is a breeze to prepare and pairs beautifully with a warm cup of coffee or a light spread of butter. Whether you’re enjoying it as a snack or gifting it to friends, this recipe is sure to impress. Keywords: classic date loaf, moist date bread, easy date walnut loaf, nostalgic baking recipes.
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Ingredients
- 250 grams dates, pitted and chopped
- 240 milliliters boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 60 grams butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 50 grams walnuts, chopped (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease or line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper.
Step 2
Place the chopped dates in a medium bowl and pour the boiling water over them. Stir in the baking soda and set aside to cool for about 10 minutes.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating well to combine.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
Step 7
Fold in the date mixture, including the liquid, and mix until the batter is evenly combined. If using walnuts, fold them in as well.
Step 8
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Step 10
Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Slice and enjoy on its own or with a spread of butter!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1021.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2886.2 |
| Total Fat 92.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 33.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g | |
| Cholesterol 360.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2727.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 500.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 319.3g | |
| Protein 40.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 63.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 259.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2256.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories