Chocolate Date Loaf II

Name: Chocolate Date Loaf II
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 1 - 9x5 inch loaf
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped dates; ¾ cup boiling water; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ¼ cup margarine; ¾ cup chocolate chips; 1 egg; ½ cup white sugar; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder

Rating: 4.2 stars

5 Ratings
5 Reviews
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For chocolate lovers! This is a great bread - moist and rich. My mom served it at my bridal shower, and I now love making it for friends at the holidays.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 - 9x5 inch loaf

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Place dates in a small bowl with boiling water and baking soda. Let stand until cooled. Melt chocolate chips with margarine in a bowl over a pan of simmering water, or in the microwave. Stir frequently until smooth.

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Step 2
In a medium bowl, beat egg and stir in sugar, salt and vanilla. Stir in the melted chocolate and date mixtures. Combine the flour and baking powder, and stir into the date mixture until just blended. Scrape into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Let stand for 20 minutes while you preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 3
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the crown of the loaf comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Wrap in aluminum foil, and refrigerate overnight, as the loaf will cut better on the second day.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

224 calories; protein 3.2g; carbohydrates 38.3g; fat 7.5g; cholesterol 15.5mg; sodium 332.1mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (5)

Most helpful positive review

Kelli Roberts

12/19/2003

I made this as a thank you to an office mate. They loved it. He said at Thanksgiving it was the first thing to be eaten. I am making it for all of my Christmas baskets. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

chellebelle

10/29/2006

This loaf uses a very unfamiliar preparation technique so I was concerned about my chances of success with it. It turned out just ok. My main criticism would be that isn't as moist as some loaves I've made and the top turns out flat and a little crunchy rather than rounded and moist the way a lot of fruit breads do. It is good and chocolatey. I tasted it as soon as it was completely cooled and it was pretty good but even with tight wrapping it seemed dry the next day. The only modification I made to the recipe was to substitute dried montmorency cherries for the dates... I was actually looking for a recipe to use the cherries up when I came across this one. I also added 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract along with the vanilla. I still have no clue why the fruit is soaked with baking soda or why you leave it to stand 20 minutes before baking and I really don't know if those steps could be modified to the better. Read More

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(5)

5 Ratings

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

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Kelli Roberts

12/19/2003

I made this as a thank you to an office mate. They loved it. He said at Thanksgiving it was the first thing to be eaten. I am making it for all of my Christmas baskets. Read More

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chellebelle

10/29/2006

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FWHITMORE

03/23/2008

I followed the recipe exactly as is and it was FABULOUS. Rich and chocolatey!! Read More

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nisismom

07/25/2011

This is a tasty little treat but I cooked it in a glass loaf pan and I'd say reduce the cooking temp to 325F and cooking time to about 35 minutes or so. The inside is a little sad and the outside is DRY. I like the chocolate and it does get a little less dry as the days pass but it's very crumbly and dry especially around the edges. Read More

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kichbich

02/02/2006

Easy moist not too sweet the kids loved it and didn't even notice the dates. I left the nuts out. Read More

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Chocolate Date Loaf II

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 224

% Daily Value *

protein: 6 %

carbohydrates: 12 %

dietary fiber: 8 %

sugars:

fat: 12 %

saturated fat: 13 %

cholesterol: 5 %

vitamin a iu: 4 %

niacin equivalents: 15 %

vitamin c:

folate: 10 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 8 %

magnesium: 8 %

potassium: 4 %

sodium: 13 %

thiamin: 16 %

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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Kelli Roberts

12/19/2003

I made this as a thank you to an office mate. They loved it. He said at Thanksgiving it was the first thing to be eaten. I am making it for all of my Christmas baskets.

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chellebelle