Description
A moist and flavorful loaf infused with lemon, cloves, and dates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
- 150 grams (¾ cup) brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 120 ml (½ cup) vegetable oil
- 120 ml (½ cup) milk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 150 grams (about 1 cup) pitted dates, chopped
- 60 grams (¼ cup) walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add the vegetable oil, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and mix until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix. The batter should be slightly lumpy.
- Fold in the chopped dates and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Place the loaf in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice the Lemon Clove Date Loaf once it has cooled. Enjoy it plain or spread with butter for an extra treat.
Notes
- Soak the chopped dates in warm water or orange juice for added flavor.
- This loaf can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- It also freezes well. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil before freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Keywords: Lemon Clove Date Loaf