Dark Cola Date Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease one 9x5-in loaf pan or a 2-qt Bundt pan.
3. 3
   Chop the dates.
4. 4
   In a saucepan, heat Cola to a gentle boil; remove from heat.
5. 5
   stir in the chopped dates, mixing very well.
6. 6
   Stir in the sugar and oil; allow to cool to room temperature.
7. 7
   When cooled, stir in the egg and brewed coffee.
8. 8
   In a separate bowl, whisk together, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger powder, lemon zest, salt and nuts.
9. 9
   Fold the dry ingredients into the Cola and date mixture.
10. 10
    Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
11. 11
    Bake approx 1 hour, or until cake tests done.
12. 12
    Cool for 20 mins, before removing from the pan.