Method Prep:15min › Cook:35min › Extra time:15min › Ready in:1hr5min
Preheat the oven to 200 C / Gas 6. Grease and flour a 900g (2 lb) loaf tin.
Combine chopped dates, sugar, margarine and boiling water. Let stand 15 minutes.
Stir in flour, bicarb and vanilla and spices. Pour into prepared tin.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted in the centre. Allow to cool before turning out and serving.