Whole-Wheat Date Bread

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, yogurt, honey and vanilla.

4. 4

   Whisk in the eggs, one at a time.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, mix together the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

6. 6

   Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet, just until no longer lumpy.

7. 7

   Using a rubber spatula, fold the olive oil into the batter in 3 additions.

8. 8

   Fold in the dates.

9. 9

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until it is golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes.

10. 10

    Let rest for 10 minutes before turning the cake out onto a rack to cool completely.

11. 11

    To serve as sandwiches, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and make sandwiches with a layer of cream cheese studded with grape halves.

12. 12

    Freeze any remainder; the bread can be sliced while frozen.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.