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)

Directions

 * 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.