Print

Old-Fashioned Moist Date Nut Bread

A freshly baked loaf of moist date nut bread, with one thick slice cut and resting on a white plate next to a mug.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Bake a comforting, moist date nut bread using simple ingredients and classic spices. This quick bread is perfect for breakfast or as a wholesome snack.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup packed pitted dates, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour one 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped dates and baking soda. Pour the boiling water over the mixture and let it sit for 15 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, mixing just until combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir the soaked date mixture and the chopped walnuts into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra moist texture, serve slices warm with butter spread on top.
  • You can substitute pecans for walnuts if you prefer.
  • This bread freezes well once completely cooled; wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://mdlatdmm.com/date-nut-bread-old-fashioned-moist-recipe/