Pour 3/4 cup boiling water over 1/4kg dates.
Add 1 teaspoon baking soda
Beat in:
1/4 cup oil
3/4 cup brown sugar
Add and mix:
3 eggs
pinch salt
1 Tablespoon syrup
1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ginger, baking powder
Add date mixture and fold in
Bake 375F for 45 minutes