Tuesdays with Dorie: Date-Nut Loaf
June 21, 2011 at 12:01 am | Posted in breakfast things, cakes & tortes, groups, simple cakes, sweet things, tuesdays with dorie | 18 CommentsTags: baking, cake
I hate to admit it, but I didn’t think this Date-Nut Loaf seemed like much when it came out of the oven. It was kind of pale, and when I sliced into it, I thought it looked a little dry. Boy, I was wrong! This was a great cake with a cup of coffee for breakfast. It’s actually really soft and has a tender crumb. My husband was pumped for this, because he loves dates. They taste like soft brown sugar nuggets in the cake.
I made a half recipe in my little loaf pan, so I shortened the baking time to under an hour (and didn’t bother to foil tent it). Because it sounded like a good candidate for a little whole grain flour swapping, I subbed about a quarter of the AP for whole wheat pastry flour. I haven’t yet tried Dorie’s suggestion of toasting left over slices, but if there’s any remaining tomorrow morning, I might give it a shot.
For the recipe, see Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan or read Popsicles and Sandy Feet, as it was Mary’s pick this week. Don’t forget to check out the TWD Blogroll!
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First of all your photo is beautiful. I do enjoy looking at your photos each week. I agree, this is one amazing loaf, cake, bread, whatever it is I will be making it again. Have a great week.
Comment by cindy— June 21, 2011 #
I agree with your husband about the little date nuggets – yum. This cake looks fab and perfect for nibbling on.
Comment by Katie— June 21, 2011 #
Your loaf looks great – glad you and hubs enjoyed it.
Comment by Cakelaw— June 21, 2011 #
Your photo is fabulous. My cake did come out light and dry. But I used apricots. Maybe the dates made it moister. I’ll try those next time. Yours look really delicious.
Comment by peggy— June 21, 2011 #
My husband loved it also. This is a keeper. Your photo is a beauty.
Comment by Comfy Cook— June 21, 2011 #
I had some toasted leftovers for breakfast- highly recommended!
Comment by Spike— June 21, 2011 #
It looks great! I made half the recipe too and used two of my little loaf pans! I used sourcream in place of the cream cheese because I didn’t have any! I love yur picture with the fruit nestled on the side!
Comment by Flourchild— June 21, 2011 #
Gorgeous photo! I love dates too, but didn’t get this made this week. After all the rave reviews I’m reading, I must make it soon.
Comment by Mary— June 21, 2011 #
so glad u enjoyed it! Looks delicious. I made some changes and ended up with strawberry ricotta bread!
Comment by Lauryn— June 21, 2011 #
Great looking slice, Steph – so glad you guys enjoyed it! 🙂
Comment by Jessica of My Baking Heart— June 21, 2011 #
This looks great! I didn’t think of using some whole wheat flour but that’s a great idea!
Comment by Amber Marie— June 21, 2011 #
Love the picture – I know this cake will make a great breakfast tomorrow, too!
Comment by Jessica— June 21, 2011 #
Great photo! I really loved this but I love dates so I wasn’t surprised.
Comment by Nicole— June 21, 2011 #
beautiful photo. it really turns this cake into an elegant little treat.
Comment by tia @ buttercreambarbie— June 22, 2011 #
good idea to swap in some WWF. And that perfectly describes the taste of the dates in the loaf. This was sooo good. And I don’t even like dates. Do now!! Beautiful pic.
Comment by teaandscones— June 22, 2011 #
Beautiful photo. I am glad you liked it. Thanks so much for baking along with me this week!
Comment by Mary— June 23, 2011 #
Looks unassuming but delicious 🙂
Comment by Eliana— June 23, 2011 #
Ohhhh, there’s nothing I like more than being suprised by the flavour and taste of something I’ve baked. I must tag this one! 🙂
Comment by Julia @ Mélanger— June 28, 2011 #