Walnut-Date Loaf

2-1/2 c. unsifted flour
1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
3/4 c. sugar
1 T. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
1 package (8 oz.) chopped dates (about 1-1/4 c.)
2 eggs
3/4 c. water
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1-1/2 t. vanilla

Grease and flour a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. In large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in walnuts and dates; set aside.

In small bowl, beat eggs slightly. Beat in water, mayonnaise, and vanilla until smooth. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Spoon into prepared pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.

Makes 1 loaf.

 Adapted from That Amazing Ingredient: Mayonnaise!, p. 104.