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    Home » Breakfast » Muffins and Breads » Delicious Date Nut Bread

    Delicious Date Nut Bread

    Last updated on November 10, 2020. Originally posted on February 1, 2018 By Elaine 25 Comments

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    This date nut bread recipe is easy, awesome and delicious. This bread is super fun to eat toasted and slathered with cream cheese and there is nothing like it! 

    Vertical view of four slices of bread stacked on each other with the loaf over the side

    When my grandmother Bena used to make this sweet bread, we would all clamor for a piece. There were five of us children in my family and I used to feel like I wasn’t going to get my share.

    Of course, I always did, but I LOVED this bread over any other sweet bread she used to make.

    It’s delicious, flavorful and good both plain or toasted with butter and cream cheese.

    This post may contain affiliate links, which means I get a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you click the link and buy something. You can read my disclosure here.

    How to make date nut bread

    Pre-step

    Liberally grease a bread pan and preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Also make a cup of coffee and set it aside.

    Step one

    Cut up the dates and gather the butter and coffee. (A, B)

    Left - cut up dates in a glass measuring cup, butter and a coffee mug. Right - overhead view of the same ingredients

    Step two

    In a mixing bowl, place the dates and butter. Pour ½ cup boiled water and ½ cup of coffee and let it sit for 15 minutes. (C in the background)

    Step three

    Add the eggs, brown sugar and vanilla in a mixing bowl and whisk until combined. (C)

    Step four

    Add egg mixture and dry mixture to the dates and combine with a spatula until just combined.

    Fold in walnuts being careful not to over mix.

    Step five

    Transfer the bread batter to the bread pan. (D)

    Left - metal bowl with coffee and hot water. Right - bread batter in a bread pan

    Step six

    Bake for 45 – 50 minutes. Check after 45 minutes because all ovens are different.

    Sweet bread straight out of the oven with a red oven mitt in the background

    Let the bread sit in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it and placing it on a rack to cool fully.

    Whole baked loaf of sweet bread on a wire cooling rack

    Cut a few slices.

    Four slices of bread stacked on each other with the loaf behind it and a candle and napkin

    When I have a slice of this date bread, I usually put on some butter or cream cheese. My nana served it with cream cheese.

    One of the things I love about this bread, is the texture!  The longer it sits waiting to be eaten, the moister it gets. That’s when I toast it.

    I hope you enjoyed this date nut bread recipe.

    Other popular quick bread recipes

    • Cream cheese pumpkin
    • Chocolate
    • Cinnamon
    • Bubble butterscotch

    And as always, may all your dishes be delish!

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    Four slices of date bread on top of each other with the loaf off to the right - square

    Delicious Date Nut Bread

    This moist hearty delicious date nut bread will satisfy your sweet tooth without being too sweet!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Bread
    Cuisine: Breads
    Keyword: date nut bread
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 10 slices
    Calories: 240kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups dates chopped
    • ¼ cup butter
    • ½ cup boiled water
    • ½ cup hot decaf coffee
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ⅔ cup brown sugar
    • 1 ¾ cups flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¾ cup chopped walnuts

    Instructions

    • Place dates in medium sized bowl, add butter and pour in boiling water and coffee and let it sit for 15 minutes – to soften and cool
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a bread pan
    • In a small bowl, assemble flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda and set aside
    • In another small bowl add the egg, vanilla and brown sugar and whisk until incorporated
    • Pour the egg mixture over the date mixture and add the dry ingredients. Stir until just incorporated. Do not over mix
    • Fold in the walnuts, again being careful not to over mix
    • Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 – 50 minutes
    • Let cool for at least 10 minutes before removing from pan and transferring the bread to cool on a wire rack
    • Slice
    • Eat
    • Enjoy

    Equipment

    glass bowl
    stainless steel bowl
    rubber spatula
    bread pan
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 240kcal
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    Comments

    1. Calleigh k

      February 01, 2018 at 12:09 pm

      The date nut bread is one of my favorites. It is easy and simple to make yet addictively delicious. My kiddo who is insanely picky can almost finish an entire loaf by himself. No kidding.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 01, 2018 at 1:01 pm

        That’s fun Calleigh! Thanks for the comment!

        Reply
    2. Allison - Celebrating Sweets

      February 01, 2018 at 12:31 pm

      I’m adding dates to my grocery list so I can try this. It looks great!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 01, 2018 at 1:39 pm

        Thank you Allison!

        Reply
    3. Dannii

      February 01, 2018 at 12:31 pm

      Oh I adore the flavour of dates, especially in something baked. I want a slice of this covered in butter.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 01, 2018 at 1:40 pm

        Dannii! Thanks, me too!! Mmmm. Butter!

        Reply
    4. prasanna hede

      February 01, 2018 at 12:55 pm

      I love recipes that include dates as you wont need additional refined sugar.this bread is perfect!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 01, 2018 at 1:39 pm

        Thank you, Prasanna!

        Reply
    5. Jennifer

      February 01, 2018 at 1:07 pm

      I’ve been looking for recipes like this lately that use natural sweeteners like dates! Perfect!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 01, 2018 at 1:10 pm

        Thanks Jennifer!!

        Reply
    6. Laura

      February 03, 2018 at 9:49 am

      I know exactly how you felt, I am the third of 4 and while my sisters were ok my little brother was the most dangerous one. Especially when he hit teenage years. There was never anything left in the fridge if he had gone in before. Foreget, I will save it for later. I love the recipe, dates and nuts are my favourite and I do like your new board. Blue and brown create a great contrast.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 04, 2018 at 8:52 am

        Thanks Laura!! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Joyce

      March 23, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      This is a fabulous bread. I make your recipe regularly!

      Reply
    8. Christopher

      April 15, 2018 at 3:40 pm

      I actually feel healthy eating this bread. It’s sweet enough to feel like dessert but wholesome enough to feel like part of the meal.

      Reply
    9. Lisa

      December 12, 2019 at 10:25 pm

      Do you think I could add raisins to this?

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 13, 2019 at 5:39 pm

        You definitely can Lisa! Go for it and enjoy!

        Reply
        • Lisa

          December 15, 2019 at 10:15 am

          Thank you!!

          Reply
    10. Lisa

      December 15, 2019 at 10:17 am

      Hi again…..one more question. Do you think I should use salted or unsalted butter?

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 16, 2019 at 10:21 am

        I always use salted butter. I adjust the salt to reflect the butter. Truthfully I’ve never found any of the baked goods I make too salty. Hope this helps Lisa!

        Reply
    11. Dawn

      December 15, 2019 at 11:02 am

      In the oven now, I’ve been thinking about date nut bread, my Mom use to buy it around this time of year! The brand Mom use to buy no longer makes it – hoping I did your recipe justice because if I did my niece in California & daughter in Texas will be getting a care package.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 16, 2019 at 10:20 am

        Awesome, Dawn! My family loves the recipe. Let me know how it goes!

        Reply
    12. Toni

      January 24, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      My husband told me it is the best thing he has ever eaten! It didn’t last long…the following day he wanted me to make another! Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        January 24, 2021 at 7:32 pm

        I’m so happy to hear that Toni! It definitely is a favorite in our house. You should try my date nut muffins too. Soooo moist and yummy.

        Reply
    13. Mary Pat

      May 20, 2022 at 2:06 pm

      Can I substitute something for the coffee?

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 20, 2022 at 3:29 pm

        Hi Mary Pat, you can just add a full cup of water. It shouldn’t change the flavor too much. Let me know how it goes.

        Reply

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