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Date and Orange Almond Loaf Recipe

Date and Orange Almond Loaf Recipe
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4.7 from 15 reviews

This Date and Orange Almond Loaf is a delightful treat that pairs the sweet flavors of dates and citrus with the nutty crunch of almonds. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of tea.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/3 cup orange juice

Mix-Ins:

  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds (toasted)
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar, then mix in eggs, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice.
  4. Combine and Bake: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, fold in dates and toasted almonds, pour batter into pan, top with sliced almonds, and bake for 50–55 minutes.
  5. Cool and Serve: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra moisture and flavor, soak the dates in a little orange juice before folding them into the batter.
  • This loaf keeps well for several days and tastes even better the next day.

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