Date Nut Loaf Cake

Name: Date Nut Loaf Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 1 - 9x5 inch loaf pan
Ingredients: 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped; 1 cup water; ½ cup butter; 1 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 egg, beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped walnuts; ¼ cup butter; ⅓ cup heavy cream; ½ cup brown sugar

Rating: 4.88 stars

127 Ratings
101 Reviews
23 Photos

An easy and quick date nut loaf served with a warm brown sugar sauce.

By Rae

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

20 mins

cook:

1 hr

additional:

10 mins

total:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 - 9x5 inch loaf pan

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring dates and water to a boil. Stir in 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until melted. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Let cool for 10 minutes.

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Step 2
Place date mixture into a large bowl. Blend in flour, eggs and vanilla. Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Serve slices with Warm Sauce.
Step 4
To make Warm Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/4 cup butter with cream and brown sugar. Heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and sugar is dissolved.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

386 calories; protein 4.2g; carbohydrates 48.4g; fat 20.9g; cholesterol 55.1mg; sodium 198.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (101)

Most helpful positive review

Susan Elane Berry

12/17/2006

This a delicious, MOIST date nut cake. I never thought I would find one! The only change I made was I substituted 1/2 C. of the water for 1/2 C. brandy. This made it awesome! Yummmmmmmy! Thank you for submitting this recipe. Susan in NC Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Sara W

05/24/2017

I made this although I already have a date nut loaf recipe. This recipe needs spicing up otherwise it's too bland. I added 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 tsp allspice which in my view improves it a lot. Read More

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127 Ratings

5 star values: 115
4 star values: 9
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Susan Elane Berry

12/17/2006

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LinseyBee

01/31/2008

Wow! Soooo good! Will now be a repeat treat for me. I subbed 1/2 the flour with whole wheat flour and cut out 1/4 cup of the sugar. I think this recipe is a bit mislabeled as a "cake" because it's the texture of a sweet bread. Also watch the bake time; mine was a bit dry and I only baked it for 40 minutes. Read More

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ITSMERON

08/14/2004

this was so good i substituted 1/2 cup of brown sugar for some of white sugar for a darker color. Read More

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choppie

07/21/2008

This is my first attempt at baking since I became disabled 6 years ago. I was excited to see this recipe was simple, Oh, forgot, I had to use hazel nuts since that is all I had. It turned out quite good in spite of me. :) Thank you for giving me my confidence back when it comes to baking! I even posted a pic! Read More

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Wicksy

08/21/2011

Delicious flavour...ate it straight out of the oven; crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, a bit crumbly but not complaining. I didn't bother with the sauce, sounds delicious but don't need the extra calories! Would make a lovely dessert with it tho. I used a bit less sugar, some whole wheat flour and added a few extra dates and nuts; also used a medium sized sauce pan and after mixing the date mixture, just added the flour etc to the saucepan...voila saved washing that extra bowl. Thanks for the yummy recipe, will make many times I'm sure. Read More

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miccycle

11/17/2011

Very good loaf. I cut sugar to 3/4 cup, exchange 1/4 cup water with Captain Morgan Spiced Rum which I marinated the dates in for a couple hours, used 2 tsp rum flavor instead of vanilla. Also cut back the butter a bit, maybe 2 tablespoons. Baked for 40 minutes. Turned out very moist & tasty. When cooking the dates, don't allow all the liquid to cook out. Bring them to boil, stir in sugar & butter, then remove from stove. Makes for moist loaf. Read More

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Karen Smith

01/03/2005

This cake was a hit at our christmas party. I added little nutmeg and ground cloves to the batter and it really turned out well. Read More

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Tanaquil

01/21/2008

I was cleaning out the freezer and found 1/2 a box of dates and 1/2 pkg. of pecans. Got on here and searched for a date nut loaf and this one was the recipe I decided on. I was going to take this to the school tomorrow and put it in the teacher's lounge but I just had to get into it. I was so suprised---it is amazing! I have eaten 1/2 the loaf already. I can't really taste the dates its more of a nut loaf but maybe that is because I subbed pecans for walnuts. But still---amazing! Very sweet and moist! Had with several afternoon cups of tea (: Thanks for the post! Read More

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ADORRABL

12/16/2002

I broiled stlitely the brown sugar sauce to make it just a little crispy and it was the best date loaf I ever had. Read More

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Sara W

05/24/2017

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Date Nut Loaf Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 386

% Daily Value *

protein: 8 %

carbohydrates: 16 %

dietary fiber: 8 %

sugars:

fat: 32 %

saturated fat: 48 %

cholesterol: 18 %

vitamin a iu: 10 %

niacin equivalents: 15 %

vitamin b6: 6 %

vitamin c:

folate: 11 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 9 %

potassium: 5 %

sodium: 8 %

thiamin: 17 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Susan Elane Berry

12/17/2006

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LinseyBee

01/31/2008

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ITSMERON

08/14/2004

this was so good i substituted 1/2 cup of brown sugar for some of white sugar for a darker color.

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choppie

07/21/2008

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(19)

Wicksy

08/21/2011

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miccycle

11/17/2011

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Karen Smith

01/03/2005

This cake was a hit at our christmas party. I added little nutmeg and ground cloves to the batter and it really turned out well.

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(14)

Tanaquil

01/21/2008

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(13)

ADORRABL

12/16/2002

I broiled stlitely the brown sugar sauce to make it just a little crispy and it was the best date loaf I ever had.

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(12)

Sara W

05/24/2017

I made this although I already have a date nut loaf recipe. This recipe needs spicing up otherwise it's too bland. I added 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 tsp allspice which in my view improves it a lot.

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