Dark Cola Date Loaf
Elevate your baking game with this richly flavored Dark Cola Date Loaf, a moist and aromatic treat that blends the natural sweetness of pitted dates with the bold, caramel undertones of dark cola. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this quick bread delivers a wonderfully spiced aroma and a tender texture that's perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a mid-afternoon snack. The unique step of soaking dates in cola creates a velvety puree that not only enhances the loaf's depth of flavor but also keeps it irresistibly moist. Pair it with a dollop of whipped cream or enjoy it on its own with a cup of tea for an indulgent yet comforting experience. Perfect for sharing, this easy-to-follow recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and yields a beautifully spiced loaf that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams pitted dates
- 250 ml dark cola
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 125 grams brown sugar
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a standard loaf tin. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easier removal.
Place the pitted dates in a heatproof bowl. Pour the dark cola over the dates and let them soak for 10 minutes to soften.
After soaking, transfer the cola-soaked dates to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
Stir in the blended date and cola mixture, folding it into the batter until smooth. Avoid overmixing.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the loaf to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
370 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.7 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 74 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 313 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 267 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
