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Ingredients
- Cake:
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temp
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 1-1/8 cups self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1-1/2 cups (8 oz) chopped dates
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- Sauce:
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons whiskey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8 x 8 baking dish.
Cream butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy; about five minutes.
Beat in eggs, one at a time and then add vanilla. Add flour, baking soda and warm water; combine just until mixed ( do not overdo the mixing here). Stir in dates and raisins. Pour batter into prepared pan (batter will be thick).
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool slightly on a wire rack.
For the sauce, over low heat bring sugar, cream and butter to a boil while whisking constantly. Once boiling, let it continue for 2 minutes more while you continue to whisk. Remove from heat and add whiskey and vanilla. (You can easily make this a few hours ahead and just rewarm slightly before using).
Note: You can make the cake a few hours ahead if you choose. Just microwave each serving slightly before pouring the sauce over the top.