Date & Raisin Loaf (Old Black Joe) Recipe

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Date & Raisin Loaf (Old Black Joe)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 160 deg Celsius.
  2. Line an 8 inch cake tin with baking paper.
  3. Combine chopped dates, raisins and baking soda in a large bowl.
  4. Pour in the boiling water, stir. Leave to cool for 10 minutes.
  5. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve.
  6. Now, fold in the sifted flour and baking powder until just combined. Don't over mix at this point or the loaf will be tough.
  7. Bake 160 deg C for approximately 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Leave in tin to cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1214.36 Kcal (5084 kJ)
Calories from fat 207.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.07g 35%
Sodium 3143.09mg 131%
Potassium 1164.8mg 25%
Total Carbs 245.27g 82%
Sugars 114.98g 460%
Dietary Fiber 18.68g 75%
Protein 17.03g 34%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Iron 8.9mg 49%
Calcium 464.6mg 46%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 265.2 Kcal (1110 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.04g 35%
Sodium 686.41mg 131%
Potassium 254.38mg 25%
Total Carbs 53.56g 82%
Sugars 25.11g 460%
Dietary Fiber 4.08g 75%
Protein 3.72g 34%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3%
Iron 1.9mg 49%
Calcium 101.5mg 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 25.4
    Points
  • 33
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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