Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 1/2 cup chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, oil, orange juice and zest; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in dates.
  • Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. In a bowl, combine the nuts, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.