Sticky Date Cake With Butterscotch Sauce Recipe

Name: Sticky Date Cake With Butterscotch Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs dates, coarsely chopped (about 4 cups); 2 tsp baking soda; ½ tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened; 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar; 6 None eggs, lightly beaten; 3 2/3 cups self-rising flour; 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped; None None FOR THE BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE; 1 3/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar; 2 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lbs dates, coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)
2 tsp baking soda
½ tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
6 None eggs, lightly beaten
3 2/3 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
None None FOR THE BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE
1 3/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, chopped

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Line bottom and sides with parchment paper, extending paper 2 inches above sides for handles.
2
Combine dates and 3 cups water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add baking soda; let stand for 5 mins. Blend or process until smooth.
3
Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating until just combined between each addition. Stir in the sifted flour and date mixture. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle evenly with nuts.
4
Bake for 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 mins. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack.
5
Meanwhile, for the butterscotch sauce, combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Stir, without boiling, until sugar has dissolved. Simmer, stirring, for 3 mins.
6
Brush surface of hot cake with 1/4 cup of the butterscotch sauce. Serve cake with remaining sauce.

2725

kcal

Calories

159

Fat

297

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 lbs dates, coarsely chopped (about 4 cups), 2 tsp baking soda, ½ tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened, 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Sticky Date Cake With Butterscotch Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sticky Date Cake With Butterscotch Sauce

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