Ingredients:
- 1 cup/ 8 oz chopped dates
- 1 ¼ cup/10 oz boiling water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup /8 oz sugar
- ½/3 oz cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 ½ cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ / 2 oz cup chopped walnuts or chashewnuts
For Icing
- 5 tablespoons brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ – 1 cup slivered almonds (almond flakes)
Method:
- Preheat oven to 350°F/ 176°c. Lightly butter a 9 x 12 inch baking pan and then sprinkle the surface lightly with flour, or line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
- To a bowl add the dates and baking soda, and pour boiling water over them. Let mixture stand for a while.
- In a larger bowl or mixer, cream together the butter and sugar, till light.
- Add egg and vanilla, and beat well.
- Add the dry ingredients; flour, baking powder and salt. Stir to combine.
- Now pour in the date mixture and stir well till well incorporated and then add nuts. Stir.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to rest.
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