Dark Cola Date Loaf Recipe

Name: Dark Cola Date Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package dates; 1 ¼ cups Coke or 1 ¼ cups Pepsi; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ¾ teaspoon ginger powder; 2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee; ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package dates
1 ¼ cups Coke or 1 ¼ cups Pepsi
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ginger powder
2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease one 9x5-in loaf pan or a 2-qt Bundt pan.
3
Chop the dates.
4
In a saucepan, heat Cola to a gentle boil; remove from heat.
5
stir in the chopped dates, mixing very well.
6
Stir in the sugar and oil; allow to cool to room temperature.
7
When cooled, stir in the egg and brewed coffee.
8
In a separate bowl, whisk together, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger powder, lemon zest, salt and nuts.
9
Fold the dry ingredients into the Cola and date mixture.
10
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
11
Bake approx 1 hour, or until cake tests done.
12
Cool for 20 mins, before removing from the pan.

582

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package dates, 1 ¼ cups Coke or 1 ¼ cups Pepsi, 1 cup brown sugar, packed, 2 tablespoons canola oil, and more.

Yes, Dark Cola 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.

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Dark Cola Date Loaf

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Variations & substitutions

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