Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: Place the chopped dates in a heatproof bowl. Pour the boiling water over them and stir in the baking soda. Let sit for 10-15 minutes until the dates are very soft.
Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined and slightly frothy.
Step 4: Using a fork, lightly mash the soaked dates in their liquid. Add the date mixture and the grated carrots to the wet ingredients, stirring to combine.
Step 5: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
Step 6: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 8: Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 9: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.