2 c. all purpose flour
1/2 c. granulated sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 slightly beaten egg
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. cooking oil
1/2 c. snipped dates, or use prunes or raisins
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. grated orange peel
2/3 c. orange juice
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
3 tbsp. butter, soft
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Stir the first 3 ingredients together with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Combine egg, milk, and oil; add all at once to dry ingredients. Stir just until well mixed. Combine dates, peel, and juice; stir into batter just until blended. Spread evenly in greased baking pan. Mix remaining ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes.