In a pan bring to a boil milk, butter, sugar, cinnamon powder, vanilla and dates. Add the soda bicarb and mix well. Keep aside to cool.
Fold in the flour and then add the egg. Combine everything well. Place the muffin liners on the baking tray and spoon the batter in it. Fill only 3/4 of the muffin liners.
Bake in a preheated microwave oven at 180 degrees C for 20 minutes. Set aside to cool on the wire rack and then enjoy as it is or with your evening cup of tea / coffee.