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Old-Fashioned, Ultra-Moist Date Nut Bread Recipe

A close-up of a moist slice of date nut bread, rich brown in color and filled with dark raisins, sitting on a white plate.
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Bake a classic, comforting date nut bread loaf that stays incredibly moist. This easy quick bread recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or holiday gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup packed pitted Medjool dates, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts, plus extra for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour one 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Place the chopped dates in a small bowl. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the dates and stir in the baking soda. Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes. The dates will soften and the mixture will foam slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, mixing just until combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
  8. Pour the date mixture (including any remaining liquid) into the batter and mix until just incorporated. The batter will be thin.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle a few extra chopped walnuts over the top, if desired.
  10. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra moist loaf, serve this homemade date nut bread warm with softened butter spread on top.
  • You can substitute pecans for walnuts if you prefer a different nut flavor.
  • This sweet loaf recipe freezes well once completely cooled; wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil.

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