Moist Date Nut Bread
Indulge in the rich and irresistible flavors of Moist Date Nut Bread, a classic homemade treat that's perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. This luscious loaf features sweet, tender pitted dates softened with boiling water for a moist, melt-in-your-mouth texture, while chopped walnuts or pecans add a delightful crunch to every bite. A hint of vanilla and a blend of granulated and brown sugars elevate its natural sweetness, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile. With simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, butter, and a touch of baking soda, this recipe is easy to prepare yet impressively delicious. Whether served warm with a dollop of butter or enjoyed as is, this date nut bread is a comforting way to satisfy your cravings. Ideal for home bakers, this one-bowl wonder comes together in just 20 minutes of prep time, making it a must-try for your next baking adventure!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 unit large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the pitted dates, boiling water, and baking soda. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to soften the dates, then mash them lightly with a fork.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the soaked date mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans gently with a spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the loaf pan from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.1 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.0 g | 185% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 2987 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 531.5 g | 193% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.0 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 362.4 g | ||
| Protein | 44.7 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2395 mg | 51% | |
*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.
