1 cup dates, chopped 50g butter, melted 4 Weetbix, crushed 1 cup sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup boiling water 1 egg, whisked 1 cup plain flour 1 Tbsp brown sugar

Preheat oven to 180.C fan bake
Line a 24 x 13 cm loaf tin with baking paper, or use cooking spray instead.
In a large bowl combine dates, butter, Weetbix, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and boiling water.
Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes.
Stir in egg and sift in flour. Fold all ingredients together until combined.
Pour into prepared loaf tin and scatter over brown sugar.
Bake for 45-55 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and allow to sit in the loaf tin for at least 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool.
Best served warm with butter.
NOTES
Store in an airtight container in the pantry.