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Slices of moist date loaf without eggs on a white plate.
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Moist Date Loaf without Eggs

Moist Date Loaf without Eggs is naturally sweetened with dates. One bowl recipe, and perfect for snacks or lunchboxes!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 48 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings 12 serves
Calories 3211kcal
Author Samantha Pickthall

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried pitted dates
  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, how to measure brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour scoop & leveled
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
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Instructions

  • Preheat Oven & Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 356ºF (180ºC) fan-forced. Grease a 10-inch x 6-inch (25cm x 15cm) loaf tin with butter and line it with parchment paper. For non-stick tins, line the base with parchment and lightly grease and flour the sides for smooth cake release. Set aside.
  • Chop dates: Chop the dates using a food processor, or finely chop them by hand with a knife or scissors.
  • Prepare Dates: In a large mixing bowl, add chopped dates and cover them with the boiling water. Let them stand for 10 minutes to soften. Do not drain the soaking liquid as it will be incorporated into the batter.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk the sugar and oil directly into the softened dates with the soaking liquid.
  • Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda and mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until incorporated, ensuring not to over-mix.
  • Transfer Batter: Pour the batter into a prepared loaf tin, smoothing out the top.
  • Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool: Allow the loaf to cool in the tin for 15 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Notes

Store: In an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days or refrigerated for 4-5 days.
Freeze: Wrap the whole loaf or individual slices in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. Label with the date and freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or for a few hours at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 3211kcal | Carbohydrates: 551g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 111g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 79g | Sodium: 1174mg | Potassium: 2787mg | Fiber: 30g | Sugar: 347g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 469mg | Iron: 15mg