Indulge in a decadent fruit cake with rich caramel topping.
Prep Time : 0:30 | Cook Time : 0:45 | Total Time : 1:15 | Serving : 8 person.
Ingredients
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250g pitted dates, chopped
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1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
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1 1/2 cups boiling water
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125g butter, softened
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3/4 cup brown sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 eggs, at room temperature
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2 cups self-raising flour, sifted
Caramel sauce
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1 cup brown sugar
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300ml thickened cream
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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60g butter, chopped
Method
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 7cm deep, 22cm (base) cake pan and line base with baking paper.
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Step 2
Place dates and bicarbonate of soda in a heatproof bowl. Pour over boiling water. Allow to stand, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until dates are tender.
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Step 3
Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until pale and creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Using a large metal spoon, stir in date mixture and flour. Mix until well combined.
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Step 4
Spoon mixture into cake pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Stand for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire rack.
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Step 5
Make caramel sauce: Combine sugar, cream, vanilla and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until boiling. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 minutes. Pour warm sauce over warm cake. Cut into wedges. Serve.