Ingredients for - British Date and Walnut Loaf Cake

1. Pitted chopped dates 4 ounces
2. Margarine 2 ounces
3. Boiling water 1 cup
4. Baking soda 1 teaspoon
5. Self-rising flour 8 ounces
6. Brown sugar 6 ounces
7. Chopped walnuts 2 ounces
8. Egg, beaten 1 large

How to cook deliciously - British Date and Walnut Loaf Cake

1 . Stage

Place dates and margarine in a bowl with boiling water and baking soda. Gently mix with a wooden spoon until margarine has melted and dates are plumped up. Let cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes.

2 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 2-pound loaf pan with parchment paper.

3 . Stage

Combine flour, brown sugar, and walnuts in a separate bowl. Add to bowl with the date mixture. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Add egg and mix in. Spoon mixture into the prepared pan.

4 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.