Best 6 Mays Date Nut Loaf Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and flavorful dessert to serve at your next gathering? Mays Date Nut Loaf is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations. With its moist and tender crumb, this delectable loaf is studded with plump dates and crunchy walnuts, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. Let's explore the best recipe to create this scrumptious dessert that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

DATE NUT LOAF CAKE



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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

MOIST DATE NUT BREAD



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A moist not too sweet version of a figgy pudding but made with dates and minus the spices. You could try covering with buttered foil and steaming it for a even moister version. This can also be baked in a (28 ounce) can.

Provided by Canadian Girl

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups chopped dates
¼ cup butter
1 cup boiling water
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees F). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the dates and butter. Pour boiling water over them, and let stand until cool.
  • When the dates have cooled, stir the mixture to break up any clumps. Mix in the brown sugar and egg until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; stir into the date mixture until just blended. Stir in walnuts. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 365.2 mg, Sugar 29.6 g

GRANDMA RENEE'S DATE NUT LOAF



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Make and share this Grandma Renee's Date Nut Loaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Debolightful

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups sugar
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup pecans (chopped)
8 ounces dates (chopped)

Steps:

  • Boil sugar, milk and butter until it forms a soft ball in cool water (grandma's exact words) -- around 240 degrees.
  • Fold in chopped dates and pecans, continue to cook until it pulls away from the pan (around 255 degrees).
  • Pour onto wet cloth in log form - dust with powdered sugar and roll.
  • Cool and cut into 20 pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.3, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 12.8, Sodium 45.9, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 38, Protein 2.1

MAY'S DATE NUT LOAF



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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 @hoerlel

Categories     Other Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cup(s) boiling water
2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1 1/2 cup(s) chopped walnuts
1/2 pound(s) raisens
1 pound(s) dates
3 1/2 cup(s) flour
1 1/2 cup(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) salt
2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
2 - large eggs
5 tablespoon(s) melted butter

Steps:

  • 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.

WHOLE-WHEAT DATE NUT BREAD



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This date-sweetened whole-wheat quickbread makes a much-appreciated holiday or hostess gift because it holds up well for several days and is a wholesome breakfast treat. The spread of tangy Neufchatel cheese balances the sweet-nutty flavor of the dates and pecans. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 813.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons safflower oil, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 cup pitted dates, chopped
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
Neufchatel cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with oil. In a medium bowl, pour hot water over dates and let stand until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in oil, egg, and vanilla. In another bowl, stir together flours, baking soda, salt, pecans, and brown sugar. Fold egg mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until a tester inserted in center of loaf comes out clean, about 65 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack, 20 minutes, then turn out bread and let cool completely. Wrap in parchment if giving as a gift, or slice and spread with Neufchatel and serve. (Loaf can be tightly wrapped and stored at room temperature up to 3 days.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 g, Cholesterol 13 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 140 g

WONDERFUL DATE AND NUT MINI LOAF BREADS



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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.

Tips:

  • To make sure your date nut loaf is moist and rich, use a combination of butter and oil in the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can make the loaf tough.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your date nut loaf, such as nuts, raisins, or chopped fruit.
  • If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To test if your date nut loaf is done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the loaf is ready.
  • Let the date nut loaf cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Date nut loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, rich flavor, and variety of add-ins, date nut loaf is a versatile recipe that can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack or dessert, give date nut loaf a try.

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