Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2009

At first, it tasted good, but nothing wow... Then after I had the second piece, and especially over the next few days, it started to taste sooooo delicious! I will definitely be making this recipe over and over and over! I didn't make the sauce, and the cake didn't need it either, but I might try it some day.... Also, i did the cake recipe without changing a thing... Thanks Rae for this wonderful and easy cake!

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Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2009

Outstanding density and flavor. Softening the dates in water then dicing is superb. Fabulous recipe. Do it. And it is so easy.

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Sarita

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Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2009

This was surprisingly good. My DH (who is English) was craving date and walnut loaf so I made this for him. He loved it. I didn't make the icing as he said it's to be eaten plain or with a little butter. Someone else told me it could be eaten with cheese but it didn't sound appetizing to me. A keeper recipe.

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Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2009

This was excellent and very easy to put together. I found it very moist. I didn't make the sauce to serve on it. I didn't think it needed it. Goes great with afternoon tea!

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Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2008

Great recipe. However, I only baked it for about 40 minutes. I also didn't bother with the sauce and it was good plain. It was very moist, but I also found it to be a little too dense. Nonetheless everyone really enjoyed it with a cup of tea.

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Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2008

This is my first attempt at baking since I became disabled 6 years ago. I was excited to see this recipe was simple, Oh, forgot, I had to use hazel nuts since that is all I had. It turned out quite good in spite of me. :) Thank you for giving me my confidence back when it comes to baking! I even posted a pic!

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Reviewed: Jun. 21, 2008

This came out really good! I did not make the warm sauce but I don't think it needed it. I did cut the sugar down to 2/3 cup. I also added 1/4 cup of flax meal in place of part of the flour. This would make a great breakfast loaf. Also, I cooked it for 50 minutes, any longer and it would taste burnt.

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Billie

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Reviewed: May 20, 2008

This is the closest recipe to my grandmothers I have found. I have been searching for awhile and tried many variations. The sauce was a new and exciting twist.

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Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2008

Wow! Soooo good! Will now be a repeat treat for me. I subbed 1/2 the flour with whole wheat flour and cut out 1/4 cup of the sugar. I think this recipe is a bit mislabeled as a "cake" because it's the texture of a sweet bread. Also, watch the bake time; mine was a bit dry and I only baked it for 40 minutes.

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LinseyBee

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Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2008

I was cleaning out the freezer and found 1/2 a box of dates and 1/2 pkg. of pecans. Got on here and searched for a date nut loaf and this one was the recipe I decided on. I was going to take this to the school tomorrow and put it in the teacher's lounge but I just had to get into it. I was so suprised---it is amazing! I have eaten 1/2 the loaf already. I can't really taste the dates, its more of a nut loaf, but maybe that is because I subbed pecans for walnuts. But still---amazing! Very sweet and moist! Had with several afternoon cups of tea (: Thanks for the post!

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Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2007

Very good bread and so easy to make. As someone else suggested, I used 1/2c granulated sugar and 1/2 c dark brown sugar for a richer colour. Didn't make the sauce though; just slathered on some butter. Next time I'll try the suggestion about adding some brandy. Yum!

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JILL M.

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Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2007

it's sooooo good! thanks so much for this wonderful recipe. we enjoyed it so much. i didn't change a thing.

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Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2006

This a delicious, MOIST date nut cake. I never thought I would find one! The only change I made was I substituted 1/2 C. of the water for 1/2 C. brandy. This made it awesome! Yummmmmmmy! Thank you for submitting this recipe. Susan in NC

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Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2006

This was so easy and the flavor was just right. I didn't get to making the topping and it wasn't even missed (although I do want to try it). Just a dusting of powdered sugar worked beautifully. Thanks for a wonderful and quick dessert!

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