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Date & Nut Loaf with Caramel Sauce

This Date & Nut Loaf Cake with Caramel Sauce would be great during the holiday season to serve at a brunch, afternoon tea or just for plain snacking.  One to keep in mind for sure.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Bread, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: dates, loaf cake
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 415kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 1/2 Cup butter
  • 2 eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 Cup sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 Cups flour
  • 1 Teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch salt
  • 3/4 Cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 Cup coconut dried
  • 1/2 Cup pecans roughly chopped
  • 1/2 Cup dates roughly chopped

For the caramel sauce:

  • 3/4 Cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 Cup whipping cream
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease and line with parchment paper a loaf tin. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the butter and sugar. Beat on high speed until pale, about 2- 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Whisk in the vanilla extract.
  • Fold in 1/2 of the flour mixture until combined. All all the Greek yogurt and mix until combined then fold in remaining flour.
  • Stir in the coconut, pecans and dates until just combined. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35 - 40 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean. Remove from oven and leave to cool on a wire rack. Let cool before cutting. Will keep up to 5 days in an airtight container.
  • Make the caramel sauce while the cake is baking. In a small saucepan set over medium to high heat add the cream and sugar. Bring to a simmer stirring constantly. Add the butter and whisk in the vanilla. Leave to simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and leave to cool. Sauce thickens as it cools.
  • Serve caramel sauce drizzled over the cake.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Date & Nut Loaf with Caramel Sauce
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 415 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 83mg28%
Sodium 182mg8%
Potassium 167mg5%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 32g36%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 611IU12%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 79mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.