Ginger, date & oat loaf

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:33:24 GMT

Step 1

1 Preheat the oven to gas

Step 2

180°C.

Step 3

fan 160°C.

Step 4

Line a 450g loaf tin (19 x 5 x 6cm) with nonstick baking paper

Step 5

In a food processor, whizz the butter until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Add 40g ginger, the dates, flour and oats and whizz until combined and the dates have broken up.

Step 7

Add the eggs, baking powder and 2 tbsp honey and whizz until smooth.

Step 8

Pour the mix into the prepared tin and bake for 1 hr, covering loosely with foil for the final 15-20 mins if it starts to brown too much.

Step 9

Once baked, it should be well risen and

Step 10

a skewer inserted should come out clean.

Step 11

Leave to cool for 30 mins in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely

Step 12

Whisk together the soft cheese.

Step 13

remaining ginger and tbsp honey.

Step 14

then spread on top of the cake.

Step 15

Drizzle with the remaining honey and scatter with lime zest and extra thinly sliced ginger, if you like.

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