Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 2 cups chopped dates
  • 2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee
  • 1 large egg (at room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon brandy
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8 1/2- X 4 1/2-inch loaf pan.
  • Place dates, sugar, butter, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Pour coffee into bowl and stir to combine. Cool mixture for 15 minutes.
  • Whisk together egg, brandy, and vanilla in a small bowl.
  • Whisk together flours and baking powder in a separate bowl.
  • Add egg mixture to date mixture and stir to combine. Add flour mixture and stir until dry ingredients are just moistened. Stir in walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan, spread evenly, and tap pan on the counter to settle batter.
  • Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, tenting the loaf with aluminum foil after 30 minutes.
  • Bread is done when a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean or an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 200°F.
  • Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes. Remove bread from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Wrap bread airtight and store a room temperature for several days. You can freeze bread for longer storage.