An easy, hand-mixed quick bread. The moist, fruity slices make delicious cream cheese sandwiches.
What You Need
Instructions
Cut up dates. Heat Coca-Cola to boiling. Remove from heat and stir in dates, mixing very well. Stir in sugar and oil. Let cool while preparing other ingredients. Lightly spoon flour into cup to measure. Stir together flour, baking powder and soda. Add to dates, mixing thoroughly. Stir in well-beaten egg, vanilla and nuts. Pour into greased and floured 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Bake in moderate oven, 350°F, about 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan, set on rack, 20 minutes. Remove loaf from pan, set it on rack, top side up. When cold, wrap, store overnight before slicing.
Cooking time (duration)
TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 20 min Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 1 hr