Whip up this irresistibly moist Date Ginger Loaf with just 4 simple ingredients! Perfect for busy bakers, this minimalist recipe combines naturally sweet pitted dates, spicy crystallized ginger, creamy milk, and self-raising flour to create a soft, flavorful loaf thatβs ready to impress. With only 10 minutes of prep time and 60 minutes in the oven, this fuss-free bake delivers a delightful balance of sweetness and zing in every bite. Ideal for tea time or an effortless dessert, enjoy it as is or add a pat of butter for extra indulgence. A quick, flavorful treat with no compromise on taste!
Preheat your oven to 160Β°C (320Β°F) and line a 9x5-inch loaf tin with baking parchment or lightly grease it.
Place the pitted dates in a heatproof bowl and pour the milk over them. Let this sit for 5-10 minutes to soften the dates.
Using a fork or immersion blender, mash the dates and milk together until you achieve a coarse paste. Itβs okay if there are still small chunks of dates for added texture.
Stir in the finely chopped crystallized ginger.
Gradually fold in the self-raising flour, mixing gently until no dry flour remains. Avoid overmixing to keep the loaf tender.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the loaf to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve as is, or with a spread of butter for added indulgence.
Calories |
238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 192 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 346 mg | 7% | |
*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.