Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160 deg Celsius.
- Line an 8 inch cake tin with baking paper.
- Combine chopped dates, raisins and baking soda in a large bowl.
- Pour in the boiling water, stir. Leave to cool for 10 minutes.
- Add the sugar and stir to dissolve.
- Now, fold in the sifted flour and baking powder until just combined. Don't over mix at this point or the loaf will be tough.
- Bake 160 deg C for approximately 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Leave in tin to cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack.