A plush date‑rich cake finished with glossy toffee sauce—serve warm with cream or ice cream.

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Ingredients
- 455 g dates
- 8 g baking soda
- 550 g boiling water
- 1 Tbsp vanilla
- 300 g sugar
- 1 egg
- 270 g flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Combine dates, baking soda, and boiling water; hydrate 5 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients; mix just to combine.
- Bake at 350° F for 35–40 minutes.