Best 7 Chopped Date Loaf Recipes

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Chopped date loaf is a delectable and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. This classic treat features a moist and flavorful crumb studded with tender chopped dates, lending a naturally sweet and chewy texture. Its timeless appeal lies in its simplicity, requiring pantry-staple ingredients and a straightforward preparation process. Whether you prefer a dense and cake-like loaf or a lighter, more airy version, there's a chopped date loaf recipe to suit every taste and occasion. So, let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best-kept secrets of this beloved treat and uncover the perfect recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DELICIOUS DATE LOAF



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This recipe belongs to Anna Olson, a very famous Canadian chef. I reduced the original amount of sugar and oil just to make them it a little lighter. It works really well for muffins, too. I do not recommend the use of baking paper cups, because the muffins will stick to them.

Provided by andrcruz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 slices, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

320 g pitted dates
1 cup orange juice
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 large egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil (I use extra light olive oil)
3/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Simmer chopped dates and orange juice for less than a minute. Remove from heat a let cool down.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cloves and set aside. In another bowl, whisk egg and oil.
  • Add egg mixture and dates to flour mixture and mix until blended. It is very important do not over mix this batter; stir in raisins. Pour batter into greased loaf pan or muffin tin and bake for approximately 45 mins or until tooth pick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.2, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 176.4, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 32.4, Protein 3.2

CHOPPED DATE LOAF



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Make and share this Chopped Date Loaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Midge_

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup boiling water
50 g butter, cubed
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups self raising flour

Steps:

  • Set oven at 180 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
  • Combine dates and sodium bicarbonate in a mixing bowl.
  • Pour in boiling water and mix. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Add butter and mix until it melts.
  • Add egg, sugar and flour and mix well.
  • Place in a well greased loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes or until cooked.
  • Turn out onto a cooling rack.

CHOCOLATE DATE LOAF II



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For chocolate lovers! This is a great bread - moist and rich. My mom served it at my bridal shower, and I now love making it for friends at the holidays.

Provided by BEEKSMITH

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chopped dates
¾ cup boiling water
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup margarine
¾ cup chocolate chips
1 egg
½ cup white sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Place dates in a small bowl with boiling water and baking soda. Let stand until cooled. Melt chocolate chips with margarine in a bowl over a pan of simmering water, or in the microwave. Stir frequently until smooth.
  • In a medium bowl, beat egg and stir in sugar, salt and vanilla. Stir in the melted chocolate and date mixtures. Combine the flour and baking powder, and stir into the date mixture until just blended. Scrape into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Let stand for 20 minutes while you preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the crown of the loaf comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Wrap in aluminum foil, and refrigerate overnight, as the loaf will cut better on the second day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 332.1 mg, Sugar 22 g

MILLIONAIRE DATE LOAF



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This is as good as the old-fashioned date loaf, but much easier and almost fail-proof.

Provided by m-ann

Categories     Bread     Holiday Bread Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ½ cups white sugar
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (8 ounce) package chopped dates
2 cups marshmallow creme
2 cups chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease an 8x8 inch dish.
  • In a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat combine sugar and evaporated milk; boil 5 minutes. Stir in dates and cook 4 minutes more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in marshmallow creme, pecans and vanilla extract. Beat until cool. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Cool and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.8 calories, Carbohydrate 81.1 g, Cholesterol 6.9 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 35.5 mg, Sugar 74 g

ORANGE DATE BREAD



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I loved visiting my aunt-she was an excellent baker, and her kitchen always smelled great. With her inspiration, I now bake this moist yummy bread every holiday season. Christmas wouldn't be the same without it. -Joann Wolfe, Sunland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 32 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups buttermilk
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped dates
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
GLAZE
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in walnuts, dates and orange zest. Pour into two greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until done. Combine glaze ingredients; spoon half over hot bread. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pans; spoon remaining glaze over bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WALNUT DATE LOAF



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"I discovered this nutty bread when my aunt gave our family a bunch of dates and we didn't know what to do with them," recalls Karen-Jean Coxe of Ione, California. "I simply love it!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf, 16 servings, 1 slice per serving.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped dates
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the dates, water and oil; let stand for 10 minutes (do not drain). Add the brown sugar, egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into date mixture just until combined. Fold in walnuts., Transfer to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DATE & WALNUT LOAF



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Bake this rich date and walnut loaf at the weekend to enjoy during the week. You can freeze it for another day to serve to last-minute guests, too

Provided by Liberty Mendez

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

125g unsalted butter, cubed and softened, plus extra for the tin
200g soft dates, pitted and roughly chopped
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
150g light muscovado sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp baking powder
225g self-raising flour
100g walnuts, roughly chopped
1 tbsp icing sugar

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter a 2lb loaf tin (ours was 22 x 10cm and 6cm deep) and line with baking parchment. Put the butter, dates and bicarbonate of soda (which helps break down the dates) in a large bowl and add 150ml boiling water. Give it a stir so the butter melts, and leave to stand for around 20 mins until the dates have softened.
  • Whisk in the sugar until smooth, then gradually whisk in the eggs until combined. Beat in the baking powder, flour and a pinch of sea salt until there are no lumps of flour left and it's smooth. Fold in three-quarters of the walnuts, then pour into the prepared tin. Sprinkle the remaining walnuts over the top.
  • Bake for 20 mins, then turn the oven down to 170C/150C fan/gas 3 and cook for another 45-50 mins until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 15 mins, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Lightly dust with the icing sugar and serve in slices. Freeze whole or cut into slices, then place in an airtight container or divide between reusable freezer bags. Can be frozen for up to three months. Defrost thoroughly overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 59 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 37 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe dates. This will give your loaf a more intense flavor and a moist texture.
  • Soak the dates in hot water before using them. This will help to soften them and make them easier to chop.
  • Use a food processor or blender to chop the dates. This will give you a more even consistency.
  • Add some nuts or dried fruits to your loaf for extra flavor and texture. Popular additions include walnuts, pecans, raisins, and cranberries.
  • Bake the loaf at a low temperature for a long time. This will help to prevent the loaf from drying out.
  • Let the loaf cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the loaf to hold its shape.

Conclusion:

Date loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its moist texture, rich flavor, and variety of possible variations, date loaf is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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