date spice loaf

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups coarsely chopped dates (10 ounces pitted)
• 1/3 cup orange liqueur such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick or 2 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest (2 oranges)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (3 oranges)
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) coarsely chopped pecans