Classic Date and Walnut Loaf
Classic Date and Walnut Loaf is rich, tender, and pleasantly sweet, with soft bits of dates throughout and a toasty crunch from walnuts. The crumb is moist and dense yet slices cleanly, making it perfect with coffee or tea, for brunch spreads, or as an after-dinner treat. Its warm vanilla notes and balanced sweetness make it a crowd-pleaser any time of day.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves24
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Mix the baking soda with the boiling water. Soak the dates in this baking soda and water mixture for 30 minutes.
- 2
Cream the sugar and butter together. Add the eggs, vanilla, dates with their soaking liquid, nuts, flour, and salt.
- 3
Divide the batter evenly between two 9x5-inch greased loaf pans (or three 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch greased loaf pans). Bake for 1 hour at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) or until the loaf tests done. Freeze if desired once cool.
- Calories 251.0 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.87 g Low Source
- Carbs 46.85 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.47 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.77 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.19 g High
- Cholesterol 19.58 mg Moderate
- Sodium 37.42 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.31 g Moderate
- Sugar 26.15 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 33.68 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.17 mg Moderate
- Potassium 200.92 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 93.34 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 12.24 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.15 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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