Ingredients

• 250 ml chopped dates
• 250 ml boiling water
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 60 ml softened butter
• 250 ml sugar
• 1 egg
• 375 ml flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 125 ml chopped nuts
• 1 Frosting: 80 ml brown sugar, 80 ml cream, 60 ml butter, 125 ml shredded coconut

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla.

3. 3

   Incorporate flour and baking powder, alternating with the date mixture.

4. 4

   Add nuts. Pour into a greased 9x9 inch pan.

5. 5

   Bake in the oven at 175°C (350°F) for 35-40 minutes.

6. 6

   Frosting: Heat brown sugar, cream, and butter. Add shredded coconut. Spread over the hot cake. Broil for 2-3 minutes.