Packed full of naturally sweet, caramelised dates and crunchy walnut pieces, this dense, golden loaf is perfect served toasted with a drizzle of butter for an easy dessert or morning treat.
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Ingredients
Method
1.Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease and line a 21cm x 11cm loaf pan.
2.Place dates in a large heatproof bowl. Pour over boiling water. Cover with a plate. Stand 5 minutes, until dates soften.
3.Stir in melted butter and sugar until well combined. Stir in vanilla and egg.
4.Sift together flour, bicarbonate of soda, mixed spice and a little salt. Fold into date mixture. Fold through walnuts. Spoon mixture into prepared pan and scatter over extra walnuts. Bake 45 minutes, until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan 2 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Slice and serve with extra butter.
This dish is suitable to freeze.
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