A soft date sponge soaks up buttery toffee sauce for a warm British dessert.
25 min prep 38 min cook 12 min rest
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Soak the dates with the hot water and baking soda for 12 minutes.
Beat the butter and sugar, then add the eggs one at a time.
Mix the flour and baking powder, then fold them into the egg mixture.
Mash the softened dates together with their soaking liquid and add them to the batter.
Pour the batter into a greased dish and bake at 180°C for 32 minutes.
Boil the cream, brown sugar, and butter for 6 minutes to make the toffee sauce.
Pierce the hot cake, drizzle half of the sauce over it, and serve with the remaining sauce.
💡 Tip: Mashing the dates in hot water gives the sponge a caramel-like softness without needing a blender.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve in small bowls with hot toffee sauce and clotted cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~390
kcal calories
5
g protein
58
g carbs
15
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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