Ingredients
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1 ¾ cups pitted, chopped dates
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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¾ cup boiling water
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⅓ cup butter
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¾ cup white sugar
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2 eggs, beaten
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1 ⅛ cups self-rising flour
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¾ cup packed brown sugar
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⅓ cup butter
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⅔ cup evaporated milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
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In a small bowl combine the dates and baking soda. Pour enough boiling water over the dates to just cover them.
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Cream 1/3 cup of butter with the white sugar until light. Beat in the eggs and mix well to combine.
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Add the flour and date mixture (including water) to the egg mixture and fold to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a tester comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool slightly and prepare the sauce.
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To Make Caramel Sauce: In a small saucepan combine the brown sugar, 1/3 cup butter, and evaporated milk. Cook over medium heat and bring to boil. Turn heat down and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour the sauce over individual servings of warm cake.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 433 | Calories |
| 16g | Fat |
| 70g | Carbs |
| 5g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 9 | |
| Calories 433 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 16g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium 477mg | 21% |
| Total Carbohydrate 70g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
| Total Sugars 55g | |
| Protein 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 139mg | 11% |
| Iron 1mg | 8% |
| Potassium 308mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
