Sticky Date Cake

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment.

2. 2

   Place dates, baking soda, 2/3 cup brown sugar, margarine and 1 cup boiling water in the bowl of a food processor. Place lid on processor and let stand for 5 mins to soften dates.

3. 3

   Process date mixture until dates are roughly chopped. Add eggs and flour. Process, scraping down side occasionally, for 30 seconds or until just combined. Pour mixture into prepared pan.

4. 4

   Bake for 40-45 mins or until a skewer inserted at center comes out clean. Set aside to cool for 5 mins; transfer to a wire rack to cool.

5. 5

   To make topping, place cornstarch in a small saucepan. Gradually whisk in evaporated milk until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar. Cook and stir over low heat for 5-7 mins until sauce boils and thickens. Cool slightly.

6. 6

   Spread cake with topping. Decorate with strawberries.

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