Apricot Cheese Loaf

Dried apricots and dates pack toothsome richness in this bread that also features cream cheese to balance the sweetness.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 271 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 1 cup boiling water
• 3 tablespoons margarine
• 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
• ½ cup cream cheese, softened

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.

Step 2

Pour boiling water over apricot pieces in a small bowl. Cool.

Step 3

In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and dates.

Step 4

In a large bowl, cream butter or margarine, cream cheese, and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth. Stir in cooled apricots and water. Pour in flour mixture, and stir until moistened. Turn batter into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.

Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until it tests done. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove from pan to rack. Cool.