These yummy date nut loaves are baked in tin cans making them easily giftable. The batter is quick to whip up and they are perfect for breakfast or tea time.
Ingredients
- ▢1 cup chopped dates
- ▢2 cups boiling water
- ▢2 teaspoons baking soda
- ▢2 Tablespoons butter
- ▢2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
- ▢1⅓ cups granulated sugar
- ▢¾ teaspoon salt
- ▢2 large eggs lightly beaten
- ▢4 cups all purpose flour
- ▢1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease and flour 5 cleaned 15 oz cans. (I used the spray with the flour in it.)
- Place 1 cup chopped dates in large bowl. Add 2 cups boiling water and 2 teaspoons baking soda.
- Stir in the 2 Tablespoons butter until melted. Allow to cool some.
- Mix in the 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract, 1⅓ cups granulated sugar, ¾ teaspoon salt and 2 large eggs.
- Add the 4 cups all purpose flour, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in 1 cup chopped walnuts.
- Scoop batter into prepared cans.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the cans for 5 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
If using dates without dextrose, increase the sugar by 1/4-1/2 cup.