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Old-Fashioned, Ultra-Moist Date Nut Bread Recipe

Close-up of a thick slice of moist date nut bread showing visible dates and walnuts throughout the crumb.
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Bake this classic, easy date nut bread loaf. This recipe delivers a genuinely moist crumb and rich, comforting flavor perfect for breakfast or snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup pitted, chopped dates (Medjool or Deglet Noor)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, pour the boiling water over the chopped dates and baking soda. Stir well and let this mixture sit for 10 minutes to soften the dates.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step builds the texture for your moist date nut bread.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  7. Gently fold in the softened date mixture and the chopped nuts until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve warm with butter for the best experience.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
  • If you prefer a sweeter topping, mix 1/4 cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk and drizzle over the cooled loaf.
  • This homemade date nut bread freezes well; wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap and foil before freezing for up to three months.

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