Date and Orange Loaf Ingredients for the Loaf: 1 ½ cups (225g) pitted dates, chopped 1 cup (250ml) b...

Date and Orange Loaf

Ingredients for the Loaf:

1 ½ cups (225g) pitted dates, chopped
1 cup (250ml) boiling water
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 large orange
1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup (120ml) fresh orange juice
For the Orange Glaze:
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
½ teaspoon orange zest
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Directions: