Cabbage and date fruit bread

110 min
hard
12 ingredients

Cabbage and date fruit bread

Cola and date fruit bread is an original recipe that combines unusual and traditional flavors to create a sweet and juicy bread. Its origin dates back to the fusion of North American baking techniques with native and exotic ingredients, such as cola soda and dates, which are used in some regions of Latin America to give a special touch to desserts. Although the use of sodas in baking is not very common, in countries like Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia, similar variants are found that take advantage of the effervescence and sweet flavor of these beverages to achieve different textures and intense flavors.

In other Latin American countries, this bread may have different names depending on the predominant ingredients or local tradition; for example, in Mexico it might simply be called "Sweet Date and Soda Bread," while in Argentina it may be known as "Cola Fruit Pudding." The mixture of cola (cola soda) and dates provides a special moisture and natural sweetness, keeping the bread spongy and with a peculiar aroma that makes it ideal to accompany a cup of coffee or tea for a snack.

How to Make Cola and Date Fruit Bread

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Generously grease a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan.

Chop the dates.

Heat the cola until it boils.

Remove from heat and mix the dates very well.

Add the sugar and oil.

Cool while you prepare the other ingredients.

Mix the dry ingredients and add them to the cola mixture.

Add the egg, extract, and nuts.

Pour the mixture into the pan.

Bake for approximately 1 hour until the cake is cooked.

Cool on a rack for 20 minutes, then remove from the pan and wrap.

Store overnight before slicing.

Cabbage and date fruit bread

Ingredients (12)

  • Dates
  • Cola soft drink
  • Brown sugar
  • Oil
  • Flour
  • Baking soda
  • Baking powder
  • Cinnamon
  • Lemon zest
  • Egg
  • Vanilla extract
  • Pecan nuts

Instructions (13 steps)

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. 2 Generously grease a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan
  3. 3 Chop the dates
  4. 4 Heat the cola to a boil
  5. 5 Remove from heat and mix the dates very well
  6. 6 Add the sugar and oil
  7. 7 Cool while you prepare the other ingredients
  8. 8 Mix the dry ingredients and add them to the cola mixture
  9. 9 Add the egg, extract, and nuts
  10. 10 Pour the mixture into the pan
  11. 11 Bake for approximately 1 hour until the cake is cooked
  12. 12 Cool on a rack for 20 minutes, then remove from the pan and wrap
  13. 13 Store overnight before cutting

Nutritional Information

Calories: 267 kcal
Protein: 7%
Carbohydrates: 17%
Fat: 9%
Sugar: 128%
Sodium: 6%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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