Rich Coffee Date

From Muffins, Sweet & Savory Comfort Food by Cindi Duncan and Georgie Patrick, published by Gibbs Smith, Publisher

Not a wealthy man who asks you out to coffee, but the scrummy-yummiest muffin ever: a nice dense and moist little fellow who is sweet and aromatic. A more rugged version of your favourite sticky date pudding.

1 ¾ cups flour

2 ½ teaspoons baking powder

1 cup water

1 egg

1/3 cup oil

¼ cup sugar

1 ½ teaspoons instant coffee powder

¾ teaspoon salt

250g pitted dates

Preheat oven to 185ºC fan forced. Grease muffin tray.

Mix flour and baking powder together in large mixing bowl.

Using a food processor, mix water, egg, oil, sugar, instant coffee powder, salt and dates until dates are coarsely shopped. Pour date mixture over dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.

Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.