British Date and Walnut Loaf Cake Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 1hr

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr40 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 large loaf

British Date and Walnut Loaf Cake Recipe

Ingredients

4 ounces pitted chopped dates

2 ounces margarine

1 cup boiling water

1 teaspoon baking soda

8 ounces self-rising flour

6 ounces brown sugar

2 ounces chopped walnuts

1 egg

beaten

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Place dates and margarine in a bowl with boiling water and baking soda. Gently mix with a wooden spoon until margarine has melted and dates are plumped up. Let cool to room temperature at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 2-pound loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 3

Combine flour brown sugar and walnuts in a separate bowl. Add to bowl with the date mixture. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Add egg and mix in. Spoon mixture into the prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean 60 to 75 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.

Nutritional Information

British Date and Walnut Loaf Cake Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 324

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.1g 10%

Carbohydrates: 53g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 9%

Sugars: 29.6g

Fat: 11.2g 17%

Saturated Fat: 1.7g 8%

Cholesterol: 23.3mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 283.2IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 22%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 67.7mcg 17%

Calcium: 130.8mg 13%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 25.7mg 9%

Potassium: 197.4mg 6%

Sodium: 594.9mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 100.8

*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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