Coca Cola Date Loaf

I've learned not to diss recipes that have Coca Cola in them, they are usually delicious, and this one is sublime!

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1  can  Coca-Cola (12 ounce can)
• 1 (8 ounce) package pitted dates, coarsely chopped
• 1  cup  packed light brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  egg
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Coat a 9" x 5" loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3. In a medium saucepan, bring the cola to a boil over medium-high heat.
4. Remove from the heat and stir in the dates, brown sugar, and oil; mix well then set aside to cool.
5. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon; stir until well combined.
6. Add to the cola mixture then stir in the egg and vanilla until well combined; spoon into the loaf pan.
7. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before removing from the pan.