1 whole orange
1/2 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. orange juice
1 egg
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. sugar

Cut orange in pieces, drop into blender with orange juice, whirl until peel is finely chopped. Drop in dates, egg, butter and mix. Stir together dry ingredients, pour orange mixture over and stir only until mixture is moistened. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Raisins may be substituted for dates.