Chocolate Date Loaf I

This is a delicious tea loaf, that cuts better the second day. Serve with a spread.

Step: 1

Combine chopped dates, boiling water, and soda. Stir, and allow to cool.

Step: 2

Whisk together flour, baking powder, and nuts.

Step: 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat together egg, salt, sugar, and vanilla. Blend together melted chocolate and melted butter or margarine; stir into batter. Stir in date mixture. Add flour mixture, and stir to mix. Scrape into a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.

Step: 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until it tests done. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan.

Per Serving: 256 calories; protein 3.9g; carbohydrates 38.9g; fat 10.8g; cholesterol 25.7mg; sodium 325.8mg.

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