Orange Date Bread

Orange Date Bread

a sweet moist loaf of bread

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 30m
Cook Time: 50m
Total Time: 1h 20m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 10
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (28 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

185
Calories
7g
Fat
86mg
Cholesterol
269mg
Sodium
28g
Carbohydrate
4g
Protein
Orange Date Bread

Recipe Description

This Orange Date Bread gives me the opportunity to bake with one of my favorite dried fruits: dates! I absolutely adore dates. Sweet and sticky and moist, they are increasingly used as a natural sugar substitute in cakes and sweet treats. Soaking dried dates in liquid can help to boost their moisture and flavor. If you like an added crunch, you could add some pecan nuts or walnuts to the batter before baking.

This orange date bread recipe is so easy to make too. Start by heating orange juice in a saucepan. Remove from the heat once the juice simmers and stir in dates. Leave to rest until cool. Meanwhile, add the dry ingredients to a mixing bowl. Once cool, add beaten eggs to the orange and date mixture and combine with the dry ingredients. Bake in the oven and enjoy while still warm!

To make Orange Date Bread, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Orange Date Bread

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven and prepare a pan

    5 min
    Step 1 - Orange Date Bread

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Lightly grease and flour a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.

  2. 2

    Soak dates in orange juice

    25 min
    Step 2 - Orange Date BreadStep 2 - Orange Date Bread

    Bring 1 cup of orange juice to a simmer in a saucepan. Once simmering, remove the pan from the heat and stir in 8 ounces of dates. Let the dates stand in the orange juice for about 25 minutes, until cooled.

  3. 3

    Mix dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 3 - Orange Date Bread

    Add 2 cups of flour, 3 teaspoons of baking powder, ¾ teaspoon of cinnamon, ½ a teaspoon of salt and ¾ cup of granulated sugar to a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Beat eggs

    1 min
    Step 4 - Orange Date Bread

    Beat 2 large eggs.

  5. 5

    Add eggs and butter to dates

    1 min
    Step 5 - Orange Date BreadStep 5 - Orange Date Bread

    Add beaten eggs to the cooled orange and date mixture along with 4 tablespoons of melted butter.

  6. 6

    Mix dry and wet ingredients

    3 min
    Step 6 - Orange Date BreadStep 6 - Orange Date BreadStep 6 - Orange Date Bread

    Pour the date mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until well blended. Transfer the date bread batter to the prepared loaf pan.

  7. 7

    Bake

    50 min
    Step 7 - Orange Date Bread

    Bake in the oven for 40-50 minutes until the top of the cake is browned. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.

  8. 8

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 8 - Orange Date Bread

    Serve large slices of this bread while it’s still slightly warm.

This Orange Date Bread is sweet, moist and full of flavor! Try making it soon and remember to tag your baking posts with #CookMeRecipes.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (28 reviews)
Olivia Martin
October 13, 2024
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I whipped up this Orange Date Bread last weekend for a family brunch. The sweet dates paired with fresh orange juice were a win! Super easy to make and my kids devoured it. Reminded me of baking with my mom as a kid. It's a total hit and I’ll def make again

Zoe Anderson
August 28, 2024
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Absolutely! This Orange Date Bread is a family favorite! I baked it last weekend, and my kids devoured it in minutes! The dates add a yummy sweetness! Can't wait to make it again for our brunch.

Vanessa
August 7, 2024
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Absolutely love dates. This bread is easy and delish. Made it for my friend's birthday, and everyone enjoyed it. Perfect blend of flavors. Will surely bake again.

Diana
October 8, 2023
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Baking this was like a sweet childhood memory, so easy and delish!

Megan Thompson
October 1, 2023
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Super easy bake!

Aly
September 1, 2023
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So delicious fresh! I made this orange date bread with my kids, and we had fun mixing the gooey dates. The sweet and tangy flavor was a hit at our breakfast table. We'll be baking this again for sure!

Xena
August 24, 2023
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OMG, this Orange Date Bread is like total game changer! I made it for brunch and it was gone in a flash! Super easy and soooo yummy! ❤️

Elena Rossi
June 13, 2023
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Simplicissimo e buono! I miei bambini lo adorano e lo richiedono sempre. In una giornata piovosa, abbiamo passato tempo a cuocere insieme. La combinazione di arancia e datteri è deliziosa. È diventato il nostro preferito in casa!

Mary Ann
March 14, 2023
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Fun recipe! Subbed the sugar for more dates, which I soaked in water and blended into a paste. Fun fact - dates are actually not dried fruit.

Isaac Johnson
July 3, 2022
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Superb! I made this Orange Date Bread for my friends, and they loved it! The dates added an amazing sweetness. I’m proud to share my baking skills now. Thank you for the wonderful recipe!

Lupe
May 31, 2021
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Hice este pan de dátiles y está buenísimo. Usé fechas que tenía en la despensa y el sabor es una locura. Me recuerda a las meriendas con mis abuelos. Sencillo y delicioso, perfecto pa' el cafecito de la tarde.

Xena
March 12, 2021
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Bakin this bread brought back memories of my grandma's kitchen. So yummy!

Ezra Lespinasse
July 1, 2020
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Dates are perfect to put in any dessert when you're on a date...lol bad joke but seriously this is great.

Myra Jourdain
June 30, 2020
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Took longer to cook than what is written but not a bad flavor/ taste.

Carlie Deviney
June 29, 2020
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Replaced granulated sugar with brown sugar and glazed this bread with lemon glaze (lemon juice and powdered sugar mixed together)

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