1 c. chopped dates
1/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. orange juice
1 egg, beaten
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. grated orange rind
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Combine dates, sugar, oil, and juice. Cook 4 minutes. Cool and add egg; mix well. Combine all other ingredients and stir into dates. Spread into a greased 8 x 8 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool before cutting.