Ingredients

• 250 ml chopped dates
• 250 ml boiling water
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 80 ml softened butter
• 175 ml brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 375 ml flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour the boiling water and baking soda over the dates. Let cool slightly.

2. 2

   Cream together the butter and brown sugar. Add the egg and vanilla extract.

3. 3

   Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. 4

   Incorporate the dry ingredients, alternating with the date mixture.

5. 5

   Pour into a greased pan.

6. 6

   Bake in the oven at 175°C (350°F) for 40-45 minutes. Serve with caramel sauce.