Green's - Traditional Date Loaf


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Traditional Date Loaf

Overview

The Green's Traditional Date Loaf is a classic tasty treat. It is a delicious moist loaf with real chopped dates througout. Made from traditional recipes, the taste is authentic and timeless. Ideal for a snack warm or cold with coffee or as a packed snack for lunch. For variety, add apples or nuts for a fresh, yummy cake with a delicious texture. It is also delicious when topped with a Caramel Cream Icing.

Make-up Directions

To prepare the cake mix you will need:
1 egg
3/4 cup (200mL) water
One 22cm x 11cm (8 ½" x 4 ½") loaf pan
Preheat
Preheat gas or electric oven to 180°C (350°F).
Grease
Grease and flour loaf pan or lightly grease non stick pan.
Place
In a large mixing bowl, place cake mix, 1 egg and 3/4 cup (200mL) water.
Mix
Mix with a wooden spoon until ingredients are combined (approximately 50 seconds).
Pour
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
Bake
Bake for 40 - 45 minutes. Cake is baked if it springs back when touched lightly in the centre.
Cool
Allow cake to cool for 5 - 8 minutes.
Invert
Invert cake onto a cooling wire.

RECIPE VARIATION
Caramel Cream Icing
Prepare and bake loaf as directed. Place in a small mixing bowl, 3/4 cup sifted Icing Mixture, 1 teaspoon Honey, 2 tablespoons caramel flavoured topping and 1 tablespoon soft polyunsaturated margarine or soft butter.
Mix with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy. Spread prepared icing over top of cold cake.

Nutritional Info

When Traditional Date Loaf is prepared according to standard pack directions.

Servings per package: 12
Serving Size: 52g

	Average Quantity per 52g Serving	Average Quantity per 100g
Energy	588kJ	1130kJ
	(140 Cal)	(270 Cal)
Protein	1.8g	3.4g
Fat
- Total	2.6g	4.9g
- Saturated	1.2g	2.3g
Carbohydrates
- Total	27.1g	52.1g
- Sugars	16.1g	30.9g
Sodium	215mg	414mg

Ingredients

WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, CHOPPED DATES (14%), VEGETABLE FATS & OILS [EMULSIFIERS (471, 477), ANTIOXIDANT (320)], MALTODEXTRIN (FROM MAIZE), RAISING AGENTS (450, SODIUM BICARBONATE), VEGETABLE GUM (XANTHAN) COLOUR [CARAMEL (150d)], SALT.