Best 20 Date Loaf Recipes

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Step into the delectable world of date loaf, a classic baked treat that tantalizes taste buds with its irresistible blend of sweet, chewy dates and a moist, tender crumb. With its rich history and versatility, this timeless recipe has stood the test of time, offering endless possibilities for customization and a delightful experience for bakers and dessert lovers alike. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind the perfect date loaf, unraveling the best recipes that will transform your kitchen into a haven of sweet indulgence.

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BRITISH DATE AND WALNUT LOAF CAKE



British Date and Walnut Loaf Cake image

This is an easy recipe to follow and it's great for any occasion. It's a very moist loaf cake, ideally cut into slices and buttered. It keeps very well in an airtight container - it usually doesn't last longer than a day in my house before it's all gone! [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.co.uk]

Provided by wakeylass

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces pitted chopped dates
2 ounces margarine
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon baking soda
8 ounces self-rising flour
6 ounces brown sugar
2 ounces chopped walnuts
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Place dates and margarine in a bowl with boiling water and baking soda. Gently mix with a wooden spoon until margarine has melted and dates are plumped up. Let cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 2-pound loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine flour, brown sugar, and walnuts in a separate bowl. Add to bowl with the date mixture. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Add egg and mix in. Spoon mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 594.9 mg, Sugar 29.6 g

DATE WALNUT LOAF



Date Walnut Loaf image

This is the date loaf I've been making for years, originally found in a FiveRoses cookbook, I think. I like to spread a little butter on slices of it and have it with tea.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups chopped dates
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup melted butter, cooled to room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F; spray a loaf pan with nonstick baking spray like Pam, and set aside.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, pour boiling water over baking soda so that soda dissolves.
  • Place dates in a mixing bowl and pour water/soda mixture over dates; let cool.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • In a different bowl, beat the egg with an electric mixer, then slowly add the brown sugar, beating well after each addition.
  • To the egg/sugar mixture, add cooled date mixture, toasted nuts and vanilla; mix well.
  • Stir in the dry ingredients.
  • Now, add the melted butter and mix well.
  • Pour this mixture into the prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for approximately 55 minutes, or until loaf tests done.
  • Let cool 10 minutes before removing from pan, then cool completely on a rack.

DATE AND WALNUT LOAF



Date and Walnut Loaf image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup pitted dates, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces cream cheese, softened and whipped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9 x 5 x 3inch loaf pan. Place dates in a large bowl, sprinkle soda over dates and pour boiling water over top. Set aside for about 5-10 minutes to cool. In another bowl, mix together the flour, salt, sugar and walnuts. Beat the egg with the oil and add to the cooled date mixture. Stir in the dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until bread begins to pull away from side of pan and center is done when tested. Set aside to cool and unmold.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, blend whipped cream cheese with sugar and lemon zest.
  • To serve, slice the bread thin and top with a spoonful of cream cheese.

GREAT-GRANDMA CATHY'S DATE LOAF CANDY



Great-Grandma Cathy's Date Loaf Candy image

Handed down from my great-grandmother, and one of my father's all-time favorite holiday treats. Store in the refrigerator (rolled in the cloth), and it will keep for weeks. Otherwise, it becomes hard and sugary.

Provided by Amanda Vickers

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups white sugar
1 cup milk
¼ cup butter
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir sugar, milk, and butter together in a saucepan; bring to a boil without stirring once the boiling begins. Heat until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball or until the mixture reaches 250 degrees F (120 degrees C), about 20 minutes. Immediately remove saucepan from heat and stir dates, pecans, and vanilla into the milk mixture.
  • Thoroughly wet a piece of cheesecloth and lay out onto a flat work surface. Pour the candy mixture into the middle of the cloth and roll the cloth around it to shape into a log.
  • Refrigerate until hard, 8 hours to overnight. Remove log from cloth and slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.5 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 14.2 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 43.1 mg, Sugar 52.9 g

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.

CHOPPED DATE LOAF



Chopped Date Loaf image

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.

DATE AND WALNUT LOAF - FAT FREE



Date and Walnut Loaf - Fat Free image

Full of nuts and dates, a wonderfully simple recipe, really tasty and for a cake, nutritious, healthy and completely fat free.

Provided by JoyfulCook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces self raising flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 ounces brown sugar, light
8 ounces dates, dried, seedless
3 ounces walnuts
1 egg
5 fluid ounces milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F).
  • Chop dates into small dice and chop walnuts.
  • Sift flour baking powder and salt into bowl, mix in the sugar dates and walnuts.
  • Lightly beat egg and milk together and stir into mixture.
  • Mix well until batter is smooth.
  • Cook in prepared loaf tin for approximately 45 - 60 minutes.
  • To keep moist, after it's cooled for half an hour or so, drape a clean tea towel over the cake.
  • You can slice up all the cake and freeze it wrapped in foil.

MRS ALLEN'S DATE LOAF



Mrs Allen's Date Loaf image

This was my playmate's mother's recipe Oh how I loved this date loaf! (Doris Eppinger --neeAllen). After school if we were lucky we'd get a slice. I hope it tastes as good now as it did 63 years ago.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cup chopped dates
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup nuts (walnuts,Hazel, pecans your choice)
1 cup boiling water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350F, lightly grease a loaf pan.
  • Mix the dates, butter& boiling water, set aside& cool.
  • When cooled mix in the beaten egg& sugar.
  • Mix the flour, baking soda& salt together.
  • Add dry ingredients to the batter.
  • Add nuts and vanilla, blend well.
  • Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in 350F oven for 50-60 minutes or until a wooden skewer comes out clean when inserted in the center.

WONDERFUL DATE AND NUT MINI LOAF BREADS



Wonderful Date and Nut Mini Loaf Breads image

One of the best recipes for date loaf...this recipe makes four mini loaves, if desired you may freeze a couple, they freeze very well --- servings is only estimated, raisins may be replaced for the dates or for the holidays use candied cherries in place of the dates, or half of each.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 cup pitted dates, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease four 6x3-inch mini loaf pans.
  • In a bowl sift first 5 ingredients.
  • Combine 1/4 of the flour mixture with the chopped dates and nuts; toss to coat.
  • In another bowl combine butter and sugar; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add in eggs and beat well then add in the vanilla, almond extract, and beat for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in dry ingredients alternately with milk beating after each addition.
  • Fold in the dates/flour mixture by hand, then spoon into prepared mini loaf pans.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until loaves test done.

BANANA, APRICOT AND DATE LOAF



Banana, Apricot and Date Loaf image

Make and share this Banana, Apricot and Date Loaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by newy65

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sugar
1 cup dried apricot (chopped)
1 cup dates (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
2 cups water
90 g butter
4 cups self raising flour
2 eggs
3 ripe bananas (mashed)

Steps:

  • put sugar, water, dates,apricots, butter and bi-carb into a pot.
  • stir over low heat until butter and sugar is melted.
  • in a bowl place flour , mashed banana and eggs.
  • stir the pot mixture into the flour mixture, making sure to mix well.
  • place into two well greased and lined pan loaves.
  • bake at 190 degrees celcius, for 35 minutes test to make sure it is cooked in the middle.
  • ENJOY !
  • freezes really well !

MILLIONAIRE DATE LOAF



Millionaire Date Loaf image

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

DATE & GINGER LOAF (4 INGREDIENTS)



Date & Ginger Loaf (4 Ingredients) image

Make and share this Date & Ginger Loaf (4 Ingredients) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mandy

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

375 g pitted dates, chopped
2 teaspoons instant coffee
1 tablespoon crushed ginger
1 cup self-raising flour

Steps:

  • Add coffee to 1 cup boiling water & mix, pour over dates & soak overnight.
  • Stir in flour & ginger.
  • Pour mixture into a paper-lined or well-greased loaf tin & bake at 160.C for approx 45 minutes.
  • Serve with butter.

CARAMEL, BANANA, & DATE LOAF



Caramel, Banana, & Date Loaf image

This is a recipe I tore out of a magazine. i made it this week, and it was so delicious! It disappeared very quickly, and I have been asked to make another. My kids loved it and took slices in their lunch boxes. Even my eldest, who is kinda fussy and never eats cake..just LOVED it!

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups self raising flour
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup pitted dates, finely chopped
2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 cup orange juice
1 large egg
60 g butter, melted
1 cup ripe mashed banana

Steps:

  • Grease a 14cmx21cm loaf pan, line base and long sides.
  • Combine flour, bicarb, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Stir in dates and brown sugar. Make a well in the centre, add juice, butter, egg, and bananas. Mix with a wooden spoon until smooth. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
  • Cook at 180C for about 1 hour.
  • Stand cake in pan for 5 minutes before turning out on a rack.
  • Serve warm or cold, with a little butter.

OLD FASHIONED DATE LOAF CANDY RECIPE



Old Fashioned Date Loaf Candy Recipe image

Provided by lmurphy

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. milk
12 oz. package of stoned dates
1 c. pecans

Steps:

  • Boil sugar with milk until it forms a soft ball in water. Pour in dates, boil stirring constantly until dates are dissolved. Remove and add 1 c. of pecans and beat until cool. Pour on wet cloth and wrap up!

DATE NUT LOAF CAKE



Date Nut Loaf Cake image

An easy and quick date nut loaf served with a warm brown sugar sauce.

Provided by Rae

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup water
½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup butter
⅓ cup heavy cream
½ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring dates and water to a boil. Stir in 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until melted. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Place date mixture into a large bowl. Blend in flour, eggs and vanilla. Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Serve slices with Warm Sauce.
  • To make Warm Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/4 cup butter with cream and brown sugar. Heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and sugar is dissolved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 55.1 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 198.3 mg, Sugar 33.7 g

DATE PUDDING CAKE LOAF



Date Pudding Cake Loaf image

For old-fashioned appeal at Christmastime, try this moist cake baked in a loaf pan and dotted with chopped dates and walnuts. The recipe includes a homemade vanilla sauce.-Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings (1-1/3 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup finely chopped dates
1 cup boiling water
4-1/2 teaspoons shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chopped walnuts
VANILLA SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place dates in a small bowl; add boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat shortening and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder; add to shortening mixture alternately with dates and water mixture. Fold in walnuts., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes., In a small saucepan, combine the sugars and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter and vanilla. Serve warm with cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

DATE AND WALNUT LOAF - DAIRY FREE & FAT FREE



Date and Walnut Loaf - Dairy Free & Fat Free image

This is a very tasty, moist, sin free loaf. When sliced it's also great toasted, spread with low fat cream cheese. You can also include mixed nuts & carob buttons to the walnuts as a variation. You can also substitute the maple syrup for golden syrup. The loaf also freezes well.

Provided by Carolyn Jay

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 slices, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped dried pitted dates
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 1/4 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
sesame seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to moderate (180C/160C fan forced) Grease a 14cm x 21cm loaf pan.
  • Combine dates and maple syrup in a large heatproof bowl, add the boiling water and stand for 15 minutes.
  • Add walnuts, sugar, rolled oats, sifted flour and soda, stir into date mixture until well combined.
  • Spread mixture into the prepared pan, sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake for approximately 50 minutes or until cooked when tested. Stand for 5 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.4, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 109.4, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 19, Protein 3.8

DATE AND GINGER TEA LOAF



Date and Ginger Tea Loaf image

This recipe comes from Dana Jacobi, author of The Joy of Soy and recipe creator for the American Institute for Cancer Research's "Stopping Cancer Before It Starts." I haven't tried it yet, but it looks good, and I love dates!

Provided by LSUgirl

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

canola oil cooking spray
1 large banana, well mashed
1/2 cup finely chopped dates
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly coat an 81/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 loaf pan with canola oil spray. Set aside.
  • In one bowl, combine the banana, dates, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and maple syrup. In another bowl, combine the two flours, baking powder and salt. Set both bowls aside.
  • In a large bowl, use a wooden spoon to cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Mix in the eggs. The mixture may look curdled. Stir in the dry ingredients. Blend in the banana mixture, creating a sticky, thick batter. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it evenly.
  • Bake 35 minutes, or until the top is well-browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake rest 2 minutes in the pan, then turn out and cool it completely on a rack. If possible, wrap it in foil and set it aside for 24 hours before serving, to allow the flavors to mellow.
  • If desired, slices of cake can be warmed just before serving by wrapping them in wax paper and heating in a microwave at low power for a few seconds.
  • Makes 10 one-inch slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 57.6, Sodium 133.5, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 20.4, Protein 4.8

MAY'S DATE NUT LOAF



May's Date Nut Loaf image

My childhood friend's mom used to make this delicious old fashioned loaf. We love it with cream cheese smeared on it. It is dark, moist and yummy.

Provided by Lucille Hoerle

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c boiling water
2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 c chopped walnuts
1/2 lb raisens
1 lb dates
3 1/2 c flour
1 1/2 c sugar
1 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
2 large eggs
5 Tbsp melted butter

Steps:

  • 1. 2 greased loaf pans Put baking soda in boiling water and pour over fruit and nuts. Let stand one hour. Beat egg whites until stiff. Combine yolks, salt and all liquids and alternately mix with dry ingredients. Fold in egg whites and then the melted butter. Bake for 1 hour at 375.

MOTHER'S DATE LOAF CANDY(SALLYE)



MOTHER'S DATE LOAF CANDY(SALLYE) image

My mother made this every year for the holidays. I always thought it was some exotic mystery thing, because she kept it wrapped in a damp towel on top of the fridge (I think the towel might have been saturated in whiskey but not sure). Anyway, we were not allowed to touch it; she only gave us a small piece now and then.

Provided by sallye bates

Categories     Candies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 c sugar
1 c milk (mother used canned evaporated milk)
1 tsp butter
1 c chopped dates
2 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Boil sugar and milk until the mixture forms a soft ball in water (or 236º on candy thermometer) Add dates and pecans and cook until a firm ball forms in water (or 240º on thermometer)
  • 2. Remove from heat, add butter and let stand until lukewarm Beat with wooden spoon like fudge until mixture begins to thicken Pour onto a damp cloth and roll into a loaf (in damp cloth)
  • 3. Place in refrigerator until cold and firm, then slice

Tips:

  • Choose ripe dates: Using ripe dates will give your loaf a sweeter, more intense flavor.
  • Soak the dates: Soaking the dates in hot water will help to soften them and make them easier to blend.
  • Use a food processor or blender: A food processor or blender will help you to get a smooth and evenly textured batter.
  • Add your favorite spices: You can add a variety of spices to your date loaf, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or cloves.
  • Bake the loaf until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the loaf is cooked through.
  • Let the loaf cool completely before slicing: This will help to prevent the loaf from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Date loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a sweet snack or a healthy breakfast option, date loaf is a great choice. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and variety of possible variations, date loaf is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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