Name: Date Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 200g dates; 2tsp vanilla essence; 1 ½ cup/337g butter; 1 cup/200g brown sugar; 2tsp baking powder; 3 eggs; 1/2tsp cinnamon; ½ cup/100g granulated sugar; 1tsp baking soda; 1/2tsp ground cardamom; 1/2tsp ground clove; Salt; 250g all-purpose flour; 1 cup/250ml heavy whipping cream

Method

Step 1

Pit and chop the dates before heating in a saucepan with 250ml/1 cup water. Bring to the boil and then mash with a potato masher

Step 2

Add baking soda, stir in and set aside for around 20 minutes to cool

Step 3

Whisk 225g/1 cup butter with ½ cup/100g brown and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Step 4

Add in 1 egg at a time, beating each one in before adding the next

Step 5

Add 1tsp vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom and clove and mix until well combined before adding the dates, flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt and whisk well

Step 6

Grease a cake tin and pour in the mixture, smooth over to release air bubbles and bake for 40-45 minutes at 350ºF/180ºC

Step 7

To make the caramel sauce, combine ½ cup/112g butter with heavy whipping cream, 1tsp vanilla, a pinch of salt and ½ cup/100g brown sugar in a saucepan and simmer for around 10 minutes until smooth and not grainy. Cool, pour over the cake and enjoy!

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