Ingredients
2 1/2 C chopped, pitted Dates
1 1/2 C Water
1 1/4 C Orange Juice
2 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
Put dates, water and juice in a pot and slow boil until softened. Add baking soda mix gently and set aside for 18 minutes.
2 1/2 C All Purpose Flour
1 1/2 Tbsp Baking Powder
3/4 Tbsp ground Ginger (or cinnamon depending on flavour preference)
Sift into a bowl and set aside.
1/2 C Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
1 1/2 C Brown Sugar
5 Eggs
- Cream the butter and sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in the flour mix, just until fully combined.
- Mix in the date mixture until combined.
- Pour into a parchment lined or greased and floured 9x13 pan, place in a water bath at 350 for 70-90 minutes or until it springs back when touched gently at the centre.
TOFFEE SAUCE
1 1/2 C Brown Sugar
3/4 C unsalted Butter
1 C Heavy Cream
1 Tsp Vanilla
a drop (or two) of Molasses
tiny pinch of salt
Put all ingredients into a pot, bring to a boil then reduce to simmer approx. 5-7 minutes stirring frequently.
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