Ingredients

250 grams dates (pitted and chopped)
1 tsp Baking soda
1-1 1/2 cup boiling water
2 cups Flour (Sifted)
2  eggs (room temp)
125 grams Butter (softened)
1/2 cup Brown sugar
1 tsp Vanilla extract

Glaze:
3 Tbsp Honey
25-30 grams Butter
50 grams mixed chopped nuts

Directions

• Preheat oven to 180 degree
• Grease a cake pan and line its base with parchment paper
• in a bowl, add the dates along with the baking soda, set aside till dates are soft (about 30 mins)
• mix the butter, sugar and vanilla using an electric mixer until they turn pale and are creamy in texture
• add 1 egg at a time
• then add the dates and shifted flour
• mix well
• add the mixture into the cake pan
• bake for 40-45 mins until it’s cooked and a skewer can be inserted and comes out clean
• allow to rest for 10 mins, then place on a rack

For the Glaze

• add the butter and honey in a small pan
• bring to a boil, stirring till the butter melts
• allow boiling for less than a min
• remove from heat and add the mixed chopped nuts and finally spoon it over the cake

Video for Recipe on Instagram here