Gifts from the Kitchen- Date Loaf Recipe
Every year I look forward to my favorite cooking class, Gifts from the Kitchen. I begin planning next year the minute I wrap this year. I simply can’t wait to inspire you with the latest flavors and packaging ideas for gifts given from your heart and home.
As I prepare for this 16th annual Gifts from the Kitchen class, tomorrow, I thought I’d do a throwback to one of the favorite recipes offered last year, Date Loaf. It’s a simple loaf cake packed with sweet, dense goodness, that you’re sure to LOVE!
Date Nut Loaf
2 cups chopped dates
¼ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ cup brown sugar
1 cup strong brewed black tea
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon calvados
1 ¾ cup flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8-inch loaf pan well. Combine dates, sugar, butter, salt, baking powder soda and salt with the hot tea and allow to stand until it cools. Mix well before adding the egg, vanilla and brandy. Add flour slowly to incorporate and last add the walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes. If loaf is too brown, tent with foil. Allow to cool completely before slicing to serve.
Why Take a Virtual Cooking Class?
- New Recipes to make and try
- Cook along with me REAL-TIME
- Make AND eat the food
- No driving after enjoying a cocktail
- Classes are ½ the price!
- You can take the class when it is good for you!
Holiday Season Virtual Cooking Classes
Gifts from the Kitchen 2020, Thursday, December 3rd, 6:30-8:30
ON THE MENU
The Cosmopolitan- a classic cocktail with swizzle garnish
Incredible Pear Loaf Cake- the pear baked right in!
Chocolate Almond Layered Cookie Bars- decadent goodness
Stunning Tomato Basil Tart for Two
Impressive Lemon Tart for Two- special attention to garnish for gift giving
Apricot Cream Cheese Layered Bread is marvelous
Blood Orange Curd- the loveliest gift for topping ice-cream, pancakes or cookie dipping
The 2020 Signature Truffle will be Amaretto- dark and sinful
Once the recipes are made, inventive packaging for each will be shared.
Class Fee $39.00
Crave Able Appetizers Thursday, December 10th 6:30-8:30
ON THE MENU
Very Merry Martini’s
Sumptuous Pear Cranberry Compote over baked Brie
Mouthwatering Caramelized Onions and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
Pretty Flatbread Appetizers
Sweet and savory Ham and Apricot Hand Pies
Precious S’mores Shooters
Class Fee $29.00
Buche de Noel- Tuesday, December 15th 6:30
Learn to make this time honored French confection in time for your Christmas table.
Chocolate Sponge Cake
Cream Filling
Chocolate Frosting
Meringue Mushrooms
AND many more decorating techniques.
Class Fee $29.00
2021 classes and ATOP Events are now registering!
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
XO!
