I took step by step pictures and then realised there are way too many pictures. I put them in collages although I am not a fan of posting steps like this. Hope it’s easy enough to understand, do leave your thoughts. More easy cake recipes: Orange cake Chocolate truffle cake Moist carrot cake Banana cake with cream cheese frosting Step One Pre-heat oven to 350F / 180C. Grease a springform cake pan or a normal round cake tin with butter. Step Two Pin In a saucepan, simmer dates in water and vanilla until they are soft and almost mushy (about 3-4 mins). Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. The mixture will foam a bit. Mix well and set aside to cool completely. Step Three PinIn a bowl, cream butter with both sugars and orange zest until fluffy. Blend in eggs and then fold in flour, baking powder and salt. Then add the dates and mix until well combined. Step Four PinBlend in eggs and then fold in flour, baking powder and salt. Step Five PinThen add the dates and mix until well combined. Pour into prepared cake pan. Step Six PinBake for 40-50 mins, until a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean. If the cake has crowned, cut off the top until the cake is level. To Make Hot Toffee Sauce PinBring brown sugar, cream and butter to a gentle boil and let simmer for 5-7 mins until the mixture thickens. Remove from fire and stir in vanilla. Set aside. Once the cake is done and when it’s still warm, poke holes with a skewer and pour the sauce over, allowing the cake to absorb it. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
