1)
Roughly chop the dates. Add the boiling water and bicarbonate of soda and leave to sit for 30mins.
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2)
Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl. Add in the flour and then beat in the eggs one at a time.
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3)
Add the vanilla extract and combine all ingredients together to make a thick batter consistency. Pour into a well-greased oven-proof tin or Charlotte mould if you have one.
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4)
Bake for 40 minutes at 180ºC. Allow to cool slightly before turning out.
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5)
For the sauce:
Melt the butter and sugar in a pan, then add the cream and heat through till hot. Cook longer to make darker if desired.
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6)
Serve with just the sauce or some ice-cream. Enjoy!
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