British Date and Walnut Loaf Cake

British Date and Walnut Loaf Cake

This date and walnut cake is an easy recipe. Plump, juicy dates meet crunchy walnuts in this moist loaf cake that makes a great breakfast or dessert.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
60 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Calories
324 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
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.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 2-pound loaf pan with parchment paper.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
British Date and Walnut Loaf Cake
British Date and Walnut Loaf Cake
British Date and Walnut Loaf Cake
British Date and Walnut Loaf Cake

Ingredients

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

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