Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

Method

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Grease and flour the bottom of an 8-inch square pan.
  • In mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, orange zest, dates and nuts.
  • In a small mixing bown, beat the egg with the vanilla extract until foamy.
  • Gradually add white and brown sugar.
  • Beat until thick and lemon-colored.
  • Stir into date/nut mixture.
  • Spoon batter into pan.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes, until lightly browned.
  • Cool; cut into servings and top with ice cream or whipped topping.