Milk Chocolate, Date And Walnut Loaf Recipe

Name: Milk Chocolate, Date And Walnut Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dates, pitted, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 200 g milk chocolate, chopped; 125 g butter, softened; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 2 eggs, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour; 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

Servings: persons

1
Place dates and water in a saucepan over low heat; cook for 5-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
2
Remove from heat;add the soda, stir and allow to cool.
3
Preheat oven to 180u00b0C.
4
Grease and line a loaf pan 10cm x21cm, 7 cm deep.
5
Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stir with a metal spoon for 5 minutes, or until chocolate is melted; remove from heat and cool.
6
Using a mixer, cream butter, sugar and maple syrup until pale and creamy; add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each egg is added.
7
Stir in melted chocolate.
8
Sift flour over this chocolate mixture, then using a metal spoon, fold in until combined.
9
Fold in the dates and walnuts, then spoon into prepared pan.
10
Bake for 50 minutes or until cooked when a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
11
Allow to stand in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out to a wire rack to cool.
12
Serve sliced (and buttered if you wish).

1062

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dates, pitted, roughly chopped, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, 200 g milk chocolate, chopped, and more.

Yes, Milk Chocolate, Date And Walnut 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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Milk Chocolate, Date And Walnut Loaf

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