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Grandma's Date Nut Loaves - Baked in Cans
These yummy date nut loaves are baked in tin cans making them easily giftable. The batter is quick to whip up and they are perfect for breakfast or tea time.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
40
minutes
mins
Total Time
55
minutes
mins
Servings:
5
Can Sized Loaves
Author:
Carlee
Ingredients
1
cup
chopped dates
2
cups
boiling water
2
teaspoons
baking soda
2
Tablespoons
butter
2
Tablespoons
vanilla extract
1⅓
cups
granulated sugar
¾
teaspoon
salt
2
large
eggs
lightly beaten
4
cups
all purpose flour
1
cup
chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease and flour 5 cleaned 15 oz cans. (I used the spray with the flour in it.)
Place dates in large bowl. Add boiling water and baking soda.
Stir in the butter until melted. Allow to cool some.
Mix in the vanilla, sugar, salt and eggs.
Add the flour, stirring until just combined.
Fold in nuts.
Scoop batter into prepared cans.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in the cans for 5 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
If using dates without dextrose, increase the sugar by 1/4-1/2 cup.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
/4 Loaf
|
Calories:
223
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
39
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
6
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
22
mg
|
Sodium:
223
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
18
g
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