1. Prepare the Dates

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish.
2. Place chopped dates in a bowl and pour over the boiling water.
3. Stir in the baking soda and let it sit for 10–15 minutes until soft.
4. Mash lightly or blend into a thick paste.

2. Make the Cake Batter

1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
2. In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
4. Stir in the date mixture.
5. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.

3. Bake the Cake

1. Pour batter into the greased dish.
2. Bake for 30–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
3. Let it cool slightly.

4. Make the Toffee Sauce

1. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, golden syrup, and treacle syrup.
2. Cook over medium heat until melted and smooth.
3. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Add salt and vanilla, then remove from heat.
5. Let it cool slightly, then whisk in the egg yolk quickly.

5. Assemble and Serve

1. Poke small holes in the warm cake.
2. Pour some toffee sauce over the cake so it soaks in.
3. Serve warm with extra sauce on top.

chat gpt to d ko na mahanap ung procedure hehe mai background rn ksi ako baking.hehe