Absolutely Amazing Gluten Free Ice Cream Bread

Recently, I came across a very unusual recipe. Apparently though, it's all the rage and Susan Westmoreland from Good Housekeeping has done some very good research and listed a great all around recipe. Whoever thought it up in the first place is a genius. I must say that I am a genius too because I made it gluten free! And it's amazing. Absolutely. Make sure to check out the post from Susan Westmoreland because there are suggestions for other mix-ins. Yum!

2 c premium vanilla ice cream, softened
1-1/2 c gluten free flour

2 t baking powder

1/2 t salt

1 t Xanthan gum
3/4 c chopped dates

1 t grated orange zest

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray an 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 loaf pan with baking spray or grease generously with unsalted butter.

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and Xanthan gum. Then add dates and zest and mix. 

In a large bowl, stir the ice cream until smooth; then stir in dry ingredients until just blended. Scoop into the prepared pan. Bake 43 to 48 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 

Cool on wire rack 10 minutes; invert loaf onto cooling rack. 

To serve, toast thick slices and arrange on plates with drizzled caramel and fresh made whipped cream.