ORANGE-DATE COFFEE CAKE

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You'll want to eat Pat Walter's delicate cake a sliver at a time...just to make the enjoyment last. "The splash of orange juice and chewy dates are what make this recipe extra-special," Pat adds from Pine Island, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, oil, orange juice and zest; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in dates. , Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. In a bowl, combine the nuts, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.