01 -
Chopped dates (1 cup/200g).
02 -
Hot water (1 cup).
03 -
1 teaspoon baking soda.
04 -
All-purpose flour (125g/1 cup).
05 -
1 teaspoon baking powder.
06 -
A tiny pinch of salt (1/4 teaspoon).
07 -
Cinnamon powder (1/2 teaspoon).
08 -
Softened unsalted butter (115g/1/2 cup).
09 -
Light brown sugar (150g/3/4 cup).
10 -
Two large eggs.
11 -
Vanilla essence (1 teaspoon).
12 -
Butter for the sauce (1/2 cup/115g).
13 -
Brown sugar for the sauce (200g/1 cup).
14 -
Heavy cream (240ml/1 cup).
15 -
Vanilla extract for the sauce (1 teaspoon).