Date-Orange Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 3 tsp. grated orange peel
• 3 tsp. baking powder
• 2/3 c. orange juice
• 1 slightly beaten egg
• 1/2 c. milk
• 1/2 c. cooking oil
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 3 Tbs. butter, soft
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. snipped dates (or use prunes; Raisins)

Procedures

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