- STEP 1
Preheat oven to 180c and grease the baking tin well
- STEP 2
Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together
- STEP 3
Chop the dates and place in a saucepan with the water, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 mins
- STEP 4
Remove from the heat and add the golden syrup, stir well to combine
- STEP 5
Add the bicarbonate of soda - the mixture will froth up
- STEP 6
Cream the butter until light and fluffy, then add the light brown sugar and cream together until light and fluffy
- STEP 7
Add the eggs one at a time and beat well to combine, and then stir in the vanilla.
- STEP 8
Add half the flour and mix to combine, add the date mixture in two lots, stirring to combine and finally mix in the remaining flour.
- STEP 9
Pour the mixture into the tin and bake for approximately 25 mins
- STEP 10
For the Sauce- Place the butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stir until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Add the cream, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 mins, stirring continuously and allow the sauce to reduce and thicken. Serve warm
