Date, Walnut & Banana Loaf
This classic date, walnut and banana loaf is perfectly moist, not overly sweet and packed full of flavour.
Servings: 1 Loaf
Ingredients
- 125 grams Butter
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup *Ripe Banana's (Mashed)
- 150 grams Dates (Fresh, Chopped)
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups *Spelt Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 50 grams Walnuts (Chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160 degrees celsius.
- Mix the sugar and the butter until combined. Add the eggs one at a time until light and fluffy. Add the mashed banana, chopped dates, sour cream and vanilla extract and mix well.
- Sift dry ingredients (Spelt Flour, Salt, Baking Soda and Baking Powder) together and slowly fold into the wet mixture. Finally, fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the mixture into a greased loaf tin (Garnish with nuts if you desire) and bake for 55 - 60 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool in tin for 5 - 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool.
- Ensure loaf is completely cooled before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
*Ensure bananas are fully ripe as it will result in a better end product.
*Replace Spelt flour at a ratio of 1:1 with traditional cake flour
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Date, Walnut & Banana Loaf
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454
Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 94mg31%
Sodium 363mg16%
Potassium 365mg10%
Carbohydrates 58g19%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 30g33%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 575IU12%
Vitamin C 2.7mg3%
Calcium 75mg8%
Iron 2.3mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This website provides approximate nutritional information for convenience and as a courtesy only.