STICKY DATE CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

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Categories     Cake     Dessert     Molasses

Yield 8 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 13

250g pitted dates, chopped
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 1/2 cups boiling water
125g butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, at room temperature
2 cups self-raising flour, sifted
Caramel sauce
1 cup brown sugar
300ml thickened cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
60g butter, chopped

Steps:

  • Place dates and bicarbonate of soda in a heatproof bowl. Pour over boiling water. Allow to stand, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until dates are tender. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until pale and creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Using a large metal spoon, stir in date mixture and flour. Mix until well combined. Spoon mixture into cake pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Stand for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire rack. Make caramel sauce: Combine sugar, cream, vanilla and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until boiling. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 minutes. Pour warm sauce over warm cake. Cut into wedges. Serve. Notes Cake can be made up to 2 days in advance. Place in a foil-lined airtight container and store at room temperature. Sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Charito Austria
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I'm not a big fan of dates, but this cake was still really good. The caramel sauce is what really makes it.


Sunday D John
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This is my new go-to recipe for sticky date cake. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


ayobami ogunkoya
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Danyal Khattak
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover dates. It's also a nice change from the usual chocolate or vanilla cake.


Dandray Simpson
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I've never made a sticky date cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


James Harvatin
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Harilal Chaudhary
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I found this cake to be a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it.


MADARA INDRA
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and the caramel sauce was too runny.


Subhan Subhan
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I wasn't sure how I would like this cake, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's not too sweet and the dates add a nice touch of flavor.


Sharon Lukhachi
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The dates give it a lovely chewy texture and the caramel sauce is divine.


Modu Mamman
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's so moist and flavorful.


keino whitedavis
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This sticky date cake was a hit with my family! The caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch.