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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups cola |
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 (8-ounce) package whole pitted dates, chopped |
2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup chopped pecans |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind |
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
vegetable cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Bring the cola to a boil in a large saucepan. Remove from heat; stir in brown sugar, oil, and dates. Let cool completely. Stir in coffee and egg, and set aside.
2. Combine flour and next 7 ingredients (flour through salt) in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Add cola mixture to dry ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter into a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack.
3. Note: Loaves can also be made in 2 (5 x 3-inch) disposable foil pans for gift giving, if desired. Bake at 350º for 45 minutes.
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