Description
Looking for the best easy loaf ideas? This quick, simple, and healthy date nut bread is full of sweet dates and crunchy nuts! With a bold espresso drizzle on top, it’s one of the best baking ideas for cozy mornings, brunch, or gift-giving. A beginner-friendly bake that always impresses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp brewed espresso
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Optional: melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in one bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar in another bowl, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fold in chopped dates and nuts.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Mix espresso and powdered sugar for the drizzle.
- Drizzle over the cooled loaf, add optional chocolate and extra toppings.
Notes
- Soak dates in warm water or espresso to soften.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Wrap and store at room temperature for 3 days.
- Freeze loaf (without drizzle) for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg