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Southern Cola-date Loaf Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 (8-oz) package whole pitted dates, sliced
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 c firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 c cola
  • 2 tbsps vegetable oil
  • 2 tsps grated lemon rind
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsps strong brewed coffee
  • 3/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 c all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 c sliced pecans
  •  Vegetable cooking spray
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Directions
  • Step #1 Bring the cola to a boil In a large-ish saucepan.
  • Step #2 Remove from heat; stir in the brown sugar, oil, & dates.
  • Step #3 Let cool completely.
  • Step #4 Stir in coffee & egg, & set aside.
  • Step #5 Combine flour & next 7 ingredients (flour through salt) In a large-ish bowl; make a well in center of mixture.
  • Step #6 Add cola mixture to dry ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Step #7 Pour batter into a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Step #8 Bake at 350° for 1 hr or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Step #9 Let cool in pan 10 mins on a wire rack; remove this from pan, & let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Step #10 Note: Loaves can also be made in 2 (5 x 3-inch) disposable foil wrap pans for gift giving, if desired.
  • Step #11 Bake at 350º for 45 mins.
  • Enjoy the Southern Cola-Date Loaf recipe

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