Date and Ginger Loaf

• 1 cup chopped dates, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup glace ginger, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 1 1/2 cups SR flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon mixed spice
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 125g tub PHILADELPHIA Light Spreadable Cream Cheese

1. Place the dates, ginger and bi-carb in a bowl.
2. Pour 1 cup boiling water over the top and stand for 10 minutes.
3. Combine the flour, sugar and spice.
4. Fold in the date mixture and beaten egg.
5. Pour into a lined 20 x 10 cm loaf pan.
6. Bake at 180 degrees C for 40-45 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
7. Allow to cool on a cake rack.
8. Cut into slices and serve spread with some Philly*.

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Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/date-ginger-loaf-104229.aspx (may not work)