American Spiced Date Loaf Recipe

Name: American Spiced Date Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 cup chopped dried dates; 1 cup water; 2 ounces butter; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon maple extract; 2 cups self raising flour; 2 teaspoons mixed spice; 3 teaspoons dried ginger; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) or 1/2 cup pecans (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup chopped dried dates
1 cup water
2 ounces butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon maple extract
2 cups self raising flour
2 teaspoons mixed spice
3 teaspoons dried ginger
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) or 1/2 cup pecans (optional)

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["In a ceramic or glass bowl, place the sugar, dates and water. Microwave until brought to the boil (this will depend on the make of your microwave), but 2-3 minutes is ""normal"". Set this aside to cool. While cooling grease and line your loaf tin and turn on your oven to 180oC.", "Beat your egg in a separate bowl (a large one).", "Add the cooled mixture and vanilla to the egg then add the sifted flour and spices. Add the nuts here if you are using them and mix well.", "Place in your prepared loaf tin and bake for 30 -35 minutes (or until cooked when tested with a skewer).", "Cool in the tin for 10-15 minutes, turn onto a wire rack. Best served warm with lashings of butter."]

667

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup brown sugar, packed, 1 cup chopped dried dates, 1 cup water, 2 ounces butter, and more.

Yes, American Spiced Date Loaf falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

American Spiced Date Loaf

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