Date Nut Bread

User Reviews

5.0

270 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    360 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Date Nut Bread

Date nut bread is rich, moist, and delicious. If you love banana bread and zucchini bread, then you need to add this retro quick bread to your recipe collection.

I Made This!

202 people made this

Save this

162 people saved this

Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups chopped pitted dates, this is about 8 ounces.
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (can be light or dark)
  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp cognac or brandy
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
Add to Shopping List

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray or butter your 9x5 loaf pan and, if desired, line it with a sling of parchment paper so you can remove the loaf easily for slicing.
  2. Put the dates, butter, baking soda, salt and brown sugar in a mixing bowl.
  3. Cover with the hot coffee.
  4. Stir and let it sit for 15 minutes.
  5. Whisk in the egg, extract, brandy, and baking powder. Fold in the flour and mix well.
  6. Fold in the walnuts.
  7. Transfer to your loaf pan and spread out evenly.
  8. Bake for 45-55 minutes. I cover with foil after 30 minutes to prevent the top from getting too brown. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out without wet batter on it. Moist crumbs are fine.
  9. Let cool on a rack for 15 minutes, then remove from pan to cool completely before slicing.
  10. If you don't plan on eating right away, don't slice, just wrap the cooled bread in plastic and store on the counter or in the fridge.
  11. To freeze, let cool completely, then wrap in plastic, and then in foil. Use within 3 months.

Notes

  • *recipe from King Arthur Flour
  •  
  • This is one loaf cake that is better eaten when completely cooled, or even chilled.  The moisture and texture improve upon sitting.
  • If you do not love the flavor of coffee, substitute very hot water. You can also use half coffee and half water.
  • Toast the walnuts in a 350F oven for 10-15 minutes for extra flavor.
  • Try adding some spice: cinnamon, or ginger would be nice.

Nutrition Information

Show Details
Calories 360kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 281mg (12%) Potassium 319mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 146IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 360 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 360kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 281mg 12%
Potassium 319mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 146IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0

270 reviews
Excellent

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Easy Banana Date Nut Bread

American
5.0 (39 reviews)

Date Nut Bread

American
4.5 (18 reviews)

Mint Chocolate Date Nut Bars

American
4.8 (15 reviews)

Date Nut Pinwheel Cookies

American
4.6 (57 reviews)

Grandmother’s Date Nut Roll Recipe

American
4.9 (72 reviews)

Date Nut Cake

American
5.0 (39 reviews)

Double Chocolate Date Zucchini Bread

American
4.4 (24 reviews)

Brown Sugar Banana Date Bread

American
4.9 (114 reviews)

Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Bread

American
5.0 (417 reviews)

Easy Banana Nut Bread

American
4.9 (210 reviews)

Banana Nut Bread Recipe

American
4.9 (309 reviews)

Cranberry Banana Nut Bread

American
5.0 (15 reviews)

The Best Banana Nut Bread Recipe

American
4.8 (237 reviews)