Description
Walnut Date Loaf with Hokkaido is a rich, moist loaf made with sweet dates, crunchy walnuts, and a touch of Hokkaido milk for added creaminess. This indulgent dessert is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Hokkaido milk (or whole milk as a substitute)
- 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Hokkaido cream (or heavy cream as a substitute)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and Hokkaido milk.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped dates and walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Drizzle the Hokkaido cream over the top of the batter for added richness.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the loaf is golden brown.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve. This loaf can be enjoyed on its own or with a dollop of cream or a cup of tea.
Notes
- If you don’t have access to Hokkaido milk or cream, whole milk and heavy cream can be used as alternatives, though the texture may be slightly different.
- For a more intense flavor, consider soaking the chopped dates in warm water for 10 minutes before adding them to the batter.
- This loaf can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: walnut date loaf, Hokkaido milk loaf, date bread, walnut cake, moist loaf cake