Easy Date and Walnut Loaf Cake Recipe

Name: Easy Date and Walnut Loaf Cake Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 40 mins
Ingredients: 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 large egg, beaten

This simple date and walnut cake recipe is perfect for any occasion. This moist loaf cake is delicious sliced and buttered. It stores well in an airtight container, but it disappears quickly in my home!

Total time1 hr 40 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time1 hr
Yield1 large loaf, 8

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Ingredients

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 large egg, beaten

Instructions

Soften dates by placing them in a bowl with boiling water, margarine, and baking soda. Stir gently until the margarine melts and dates become plump. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Prepare a 2-pound loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and chopped walnuts. Add this dry mixture to the date mixture and stir well with a wooden spoon until combined. Incorporate the egg, then spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 324 kcal
Fat Content: 11 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 30 g
Sodium Content: 595 mg
Protein Content: 5 g
Cholesterol Content: 23 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 53 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g