Date Nut Tiffin Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. flour
1/8 tsp. salt
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 lb. (1 1/3 c.) chopped dates
2 c. English walnuts or pecans
2 eggs, separated

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients, add dates.
Mix with fingers until well coated.
Add beaten egg yolks and vanilla.
Blend with fingers. Mix in stiffly beaten egg whites.
Brush 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with butter.
Flour lightly.
Add batter smooth with hand.
Cover pan tightly with foil.
Fold foil over edges.
Bake at 275\u00b0 for 1 3/4 hours.
Remove foil, increase heat to 325\u00b0.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until top is faintly brown and tests done. Remove from oven, let it remain in pan 5 minutes.
Loosen edges with dull knife.
Turn upside down on rack covered with wax paper. Crust will soften as cake ages.
Wrap in foil or plastic wrap. Store in a tin box with lid or wrap and freeze.