1For the sauce, microwave one tablespoon of butter, two tablespoons of brown sugar, one tablespoon of cream, and a pinch of salt for 30 seconds and mix.
2For the sauce, microwave one tablespoon of butter, two tablespoons of brown sugar, one tablespoon of cream, and a pinch of salt for 30 seconds and mix.
3For the sauce, microwave one tablespoon of butter, two tablespoons of brown sugar, one tablespoon of cream, and a pinch of salt for 30 seconds and mix.
4Set the sauce aside to thicken.
5Set the sauce aside to thicken.
6Set the sauce aside to thicken.
7For the cake, heat the dates with the remaining butter, cream, and baking soda for 30–60 seconds.
8For the cake, heat the dates with the remaining butter, cream, and baking soda for 30–60 seconds.
9For the cake, heat the dates with the remaining butter, cream, and baking soda for 30–60 seconds.
10Mash the dates into a paste.
11Mash the dates into a paste.
12Mash the dates into a paste.
13Stir in the flour, remaining brown sugar, cinnamon, and more salt until just combined.
14Stir in the flour, remaining brown sugar, cinnamon, and more salt until just combined.
15Stir in the flour, remaining brown sugar, cinnamon, and more salt until just combined.
16Microwave the batter for 45–60 seconds until the top is set.
17Microwave the batter for 45–60 seconds until the top is set.
18Microwave the batter for 45–60 seconds until the top is set.
19Serve warm topped with the prepared caramel sauce and a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream.
20Serve warm topped with the prepared caramel sauce and a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream.
21Serve warm topped with the prepared caramel sauce and a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp dark brown sugar
3 tbsp dark brown sugar
3 tbsp dark brown sugar
3 tbsp heavy cream
3 tbsp heavy cream
3 tbsp heavy cream
Salt
Salt
Salt
2 Medjool dates
2 Medjool dates
2 Medjool dates
0.25 tsp baking soda
0.25 tsp baking soda
0.25 tsp baking soda
0.25 cup all-purpose flour
0.25 cup all-purpose flour
0.25 cup all-purpose flour
0.125 tsp ground cinnamon
0.125 tsp ground cinnamon
0.125 tsp ground cinnamon
Sour cream, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving
Sour cream, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving
Sour cream, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving