Warm oven to 170c
Line tray with grease-prof
Cream butter and sugar, make sure well combined.
Slowly add beaten eggs.
Fold in sifted flour.
Set aside.
Rough chop dates.
Cover with water, coffee and add bicarb.
Leave for 10min at least.
Pour into batter and bring together top form a runny mix.
Pout info prepared tin
Cook fro 1hr 15 covering with grease-prof after 40min.