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Date and Walnut Loaf

Posted 2019-06-21 by Bastion Harrison ⇒ follow
Dates and walnuts are a classic combination, making a cake that is soft and squidgy, but with a bit of a nutty crunch. A slice of this loaf can be enjoyed on its own or with a spread of butter.



Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 1hr 10 minutes
Serves: 8

Ingredients
225g pitted dates
225g self-raising white flour
100g margarine
100g Demerara (brown) sugar
50g walnut halves
300ml boiling water
1tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 egg

Method
  • Pre-heat oven to 180 & #3872 ;C/ 160 & #3872 ;C fan/350 & #3872 ;F/4 Gas.
  • Soak dates in boiling water, add bicarbonate of soda, and leave to cool.

  • Mix together flour. margarine, sugar, and walnuts.
  • Add date mixture and beat in egg.

  • Bake in a 2L loaf tin for about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Poke a skewer inside to see if it comes out clean. If it has mixture on it, cook for a little longer.
  • Remove from tin and allow to cool before slicing.


    • Categories
    #cake
    #date
    #walnut
    #loaf

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    Family_friendly
    Easy
    Dinner
    Healthy
    Lunch
    Family
    Vegetarian
    Quick
    Dessert
    Simple
    Snack
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    Vegan
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