Southern Cola-Date Loaf Recipe

Name: Southern Cola-Date Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups cola; 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 (8-ounce) package whole pitted dates, chopped; 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Vegetable cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups cola
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (8-ounce) package whole pitted dates, chopped
2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
Vegetable cooking spray

1
Bring the cola to a boil in a large saucepan. Remove from heat; stir in brown sugar, oil, and dates. Let cool completely. Stir in coffee and egg, and set aside.
2
Combine flour and next 7 ingredients (flour through salt) in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Add cola mixture to dry ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter into a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack.
3
Note: Loaves can also be made in 2 (5 x 3-inch) disposable foil pans for gift giving, if desired. Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes.

530

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups cola, 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 (8-ounce) package whole pitted dates, chopped, and more.

Yes, Southern 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.

Southern Cola-Date Loaf

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