Description
A moist, tender loaf filled with naturally sweet dates and crunchy walnuts, offering cozy flavors and a soft crumb that makes it perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a comforting homemade snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted dates, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup neutral vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C and lightly grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, brown sugar, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped dates and walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Chop the dates finely so they blend smoothly into the batter.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the loaf tender and soft.
- Let the loaf cool fully before slicing for clean, even slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg
Keywords: date walnut loaf, date bread, walnut loaf cake, homemade loaf cake, tea time cake, easy loaf recipe