Generally speaking, yes, dates could substitute for Prunes in a quick bread or loaf cake recipe.
Yes
sultanasMore information:Generally, any dried fruit can be substituted for any other dried fruit in baking recipes. As long as the fruit is cut up, sliced or chopped according to the original recipe instructions, any dried fruit can replace any other.
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You don't. Dried plums are called prunes. Dates are an entirely different fruit.
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