Sweet, soft vintage date nut bread loaded with dates and pecans. Smear on cream cheese and bask in the nostalgic kitchen vibe that makes everyone think you’re channeling Mrs. Cleaver.
0 Combine dates and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
10 Preheat the oven to 350℉.
8 Grease and flour a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Set aside.
1 Mix the butter with the boiling water and pour over the dates.
2 Let stand for 15 minutes.
3 Stir and add the nuts, eggs, and vanilla.
4 In small bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking soda.
5 Stir into date mixture until blended. Do not overmix.
6 Pour into prepared pan.
7 Bake at 350℉ for 50-60 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer reads 200°F, or a cake tester comes out with just a few crumbs clinging to it.
9 Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes then remove from pan and cool completely.
