Sticky Date Cake that melts in your mouth

מצרכים

• For the Cake
• Dates – 200g (1⅓ cups), finely chopped
• Warm tea – 80ml (⅓ cup)
• Earl Grey works beautifully, or use your favourite tea.
• Plain flour – 150g (1 cup)
• Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
• Baking soda – ⅓ teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
• Brown sugar – 75g (¼ cup + 2 tablespoons)
• Salted butter – 110g, melted
• Eggs – 3
• Walnuts – 50g (⅓ cup), chopped
• Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
• You can use another type of nut instead of walnuts if preferred.
• I use salted butter. If using unsalted butter, simply add a small pinch of salt.
• Egg-Free Option
• Replace the eggs with 150g natural yogurt.
• For the Homemade Toffee Sauce
• Brown sugar – 75g (¼ cup + 2 tablespoons)
• Butter – 55g (¼ cup)
• Heavy cream – 120ml (½ cup)
• Equipment
• Measuring cup size: 240ml
• Baking pan: 20 × 20cm (8 × 8 inch)
• Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (350°F) for approximately 35–40 minutes.

אופן ההכנה

1. Prepare the Date Mixture
2. Add the finely chopped dates to a bowl.
3. Pour over the warm tea and add the baking soda.
4. Mix well and set aside while you prepare the cake batter.
5. Make the Date & Walnut Cake
6. Add the plain flour, baking powder, cinnamon and brown sugar to a large mixing bowl.
7. Mix well to combine.
8. Add the melted butter, eggs, prepared date mixture, chopped walnuts and vanilla extract.
9. Whisk on low speed for about 20 seconds, just until the ingredients are mostly combined.
10. Give the batter a final gentle mix by hand, making sure everythin