2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c boiling water
2 tbsp grated orange rind
1/3 c orange juice (rind and juice from 1 orange)
1/2 c chopped dates or (1/4 c chopped raisins)
1 c sugar
2 tbsp melted butter or oil
2 tsp vanilla
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c chopped nuts (walnuts or Brazil)

Sift together dry ingredients. In medium bowl blend. Mix thoroughly next ingredients in order given. Add measured dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Pour into a greased and floured 8 1/2x4 1/2x3 pan.

Bake in preheated oven, 350°F for 1 hour. Cool on wire rack, wrap in wax paper. Store in cake pan or bread box.