Fossil Fuel

125g butter
3 tablespoons cocoa
250g chopped dates
90g preserved ginger
1 tablespoon mixed peel
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 cups cornflakes

Place all the ingredients except the cornflakes in a large bowl and microwave on medium high for 4-5 minutes. Stir well to combine and add the cornflakes. Press into a greased slice pan and refrigerate till firm. Top with chocolate icing or 200g cooking chocolate combined with a tablespoon of butter. Some of the dates can be replaced with figs, if desired.