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date loaf

This is a delicious homemade date loaf, perfect for breakfast or a snack, packed with natural sweetness from dates and a hint of citrus flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup chopped pitted dates
  • 1 cup chopped dried figs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 eggs eggs
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease and flour a loaf pan; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine dates, figs, butter, and baking soda; pour boiling water and stir. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  4. Add sugar, walnuts, and eggs to the mixture; mix well.
  5. In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove from oven, let cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Slice and serve.

Notes

This date loaf is moist, flavorful, and ideal for a quick breakfast or tea time snack.