Edna's Banana-Date Loaf Recipe

Name: Edna's Banana-Date Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cup Flour; 3/4 cup Sugar; 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder; 1/4 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda; 1 tsp Ground Ginger; 1/4 tsp Salt; 2 Eggs; 2 tbsp Milk; 1 tsp Vanilla Essence; 100 grams Margarine; 2/3 cup Dates; 1 cup Banana

Servings: persons

2 cup Flour
3/4 cup Sugar
2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1/4 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
1 tsp Ground Ginger
1/4 tsp Salt
2 Eggs
2 tbsp Milk
1 tsp Vanilla Essence
100 grams Margarine
2/3 cup Dates
1 cup Banana

1
Sift together, 3 times, the dry ingredients
2
Stir in sugar
3
Mix in the chopped dates
4
Add margarine, eggs & half the mashed bananas
5
Stir to combine, then beat with electric beater at medium speed for 2 minutes
6
Add milk, vanilla essence & remaining bananas
7
Beat batter for another minute or so
8
Turn into loaf tin, forming a concave meniscus to compensate for the rise in the middle
9
Bake at 170C for 1 - 1 1/4 hours
10
Let it stand in tin for 15 minutes before turning out onto cake rack & allowing to cool completely

501

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

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.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cup Flour, 3/4 cup Sugar, 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder, 1/4 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda, and more.

Yes, Edna's Banana-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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Edna's Banana-Date Loaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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