Sticky Date Cake Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake
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1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and diced
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1 cup boiling water
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick)
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1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
→ Sauce
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1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick)
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1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
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1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease a 9-inch pan or 6-8 ramekins with butter.
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Place diced dates in a bowl with 1 cup boiling water and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Set aside for 10 minutes. Blend the softened dates with the liquid using an immersion blender or food processor until slightly smooth with some small chunks.
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In a mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined. Stir in the date mixture, followed by the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix just until combined, ensuring no flour remains visible.
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Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from oven and poke small holes across the top using a skewer or fork. Pour 1/3 of the prepared sauce mixture over the cake and let it soak for 15 minutes before serving. Slice and serve with additional sauce.
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Pour batter into prepared ramekins, filling them 3/4 full. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from oven and poke holes on top of each cake. Pour 1 tablespoon of sauce over each ramekin and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. Serve inverted with vanilla ice cream and extra sauce.
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Combine butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
# Notes:
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For a deeper caramel flavor, allow the sauce to cook slightly longer until it thickens further.
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Ensure ramekins are only 3/4 full to allow for proper expansion during baking.