{"id":19907,"date":"2026-10-31T09:56:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T09:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/?p=19907"},"modified":"2026-10-31T09:56:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T09:56:04","slug":"recipe-classic-sticky-date-cake-with-warm-toffee-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/?p=19907","title":{"rendered":"Recipe-Classic Sticky Date Cake with Warm Toffee Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19912\" src=\"https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Datecake_swoosh0018.jpg\" alt=\"Slice of classic sticky date cake drizzled with warm toffee sauce on a rustic wooden table.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Datecake_swoosh0018.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Datecake_swoosh0018-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Datecake_swoosh0018-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Datecake_swoosh0018-769x420.jpg 769w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Datecake_swoosh0018-150x82.jpg 150w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Datecake_swoosh0018-600x328.jpg 600w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Datecake_swoosh0018-696x380.jpg 696w, https:\/\/swoosh0018.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Datecake_swoosh0018-433x236.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h1>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"3\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Prep time:<\/b> 20 minutes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-50\" data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Bake time:<\/b> <span class=\"citation-246 citation-end-246\">35\u201340 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Servings:<\/b> 8 to 10<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"5\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"6\">For the Date Cake:<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-51\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">250 g (approx. 1\u00bd cups) pitted dates<\/b> <span class=\"citation-245 citation-end-245\">(Medjool dates work best for a natural caramel sweetness), roughly chopped<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-52\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-244 citation-end-244\">1 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-53\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-243 citation-end-243\">250 ml (1 cup) boiling water<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-54\" data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">115 g (\u00bd cup) unsalted butter<\/b>, <span class=\"citation-242 citation-end-242\">softened at room temperature<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">100 g (\u00bd cup) dark brown sugar<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-55\" data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">2 large eggs<\/b>, <span class=\"citation-241 citation-end-241\">room temperature<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-56\" data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-240 citation-end-240\">1 tsp pure vanilla extract<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,7,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">170 g (1\u2153 cups) all-purpose flour<\/b> (or standard plain flour)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-57\" data-path-to-node=\"7,8,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"7,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-239 citation-end-239\">1\u00bd tsp baking powder<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,9,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u00bc tsp salt<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"8\">For the Warm Toffee Sauce:<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"9\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">125 g (\u00bd cup + 1 tbsp) unsalted butter<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">200 g (1 cup) dark or light brown sugar<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-58\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-238 citation-end-238\">240 ml (1 cup) heavy \/ thickened cream<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-59\" data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-237 citation-end-237\">1 tsp pure vanilla extract<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-60\" data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-236 citation-end-236\">A generous pinch of salt<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"11\">Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"12\">Step 1: Soften and Pur\u00e9e the Dates<\/h3>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-61\" data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"><span class=\"citation-235 citation-end-235\">Place the chopped dates and bicarbonate of soda into a heatproof bowl.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-62\" data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\">Pour the boiling water directly over them and stir. Let the mixture sit undisturbed for 15 minutes. <span class=\"citation-234 citation-end-234\">The baking soda will react to soften the fruit completely.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-63\" data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"><span class=\"citation-233 citation-end-233\">Using a fork or a handheld immersion blender, mash or pur\u00e9e the soaked dates until they form a smooth paste with little to no large lumps.<\/span><span class=\"\"> Set aside to cool slightly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"14\">Step 2: Mix the Batter<\/h3>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"15\">\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-64\" data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"><span class=\"citation-232\">Preheat your oven to <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"><span class=\"citation-232\">175\u00b0C (350\u00b0F)<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-232 citation-end-232\">.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-231 citation-end-231\">Grease an 8&#215;8-inch square baking pan (or an 8-inch round cake tin) and line it with parchment paper with a little overhang for easy removal.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-65\" data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"><span class=\"citation-230 citation-end-230\">In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and dark brown sugar together using an electric mixer until pale, light, and creamy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-66\" data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"><span class=\"citation-229 citation-end-229\">Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\">Whisk in your prepared date pur\u00e9e until fully incorporated and smooth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-67\" data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0\"><span class=\"citation-228 citation-end-228\">In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-68\" data-path-to-node=\"15,5,0\">Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet date mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon just until combined. <span class=\"citation-227 citation-end-227\">Do not overmix.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"16\">Step 3: Bake<\/h3>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"17\">\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-69\" data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"><span class=\"citation-226 citation-end-226\">Pour the batter evenly into your prepared baking pan and smooth the top.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-70\" data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"><span class=\"citation-225\">Bake for <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"><span class=\"citation-225\">35 to 40 minutes<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-225 citation-end-225\">, or until the top springs back lightly to the touch and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-71\" data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"><span class=\"citation-224 citation-end-224\">Remove from the oven and let the cake rest in its pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire cooling rack.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"18\">Step 4: Make the Toffee Sauce<\/h3>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"19\">\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-72\" data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"><span class=\"citation-223 citation-end-223\">While the cake cools, combine the butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan over medium heat.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-73\" data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"><span class=\"citation-222 citation-end-222\">Stir continuously until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves completely.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-74\" data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\"><span class=\"citation-221\">Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then let it simmer for <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"><span class=\"citation-221\">3 to 4 minutes<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-221 citation-end-221\"> until it thickens slightly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-75\" data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0\"><span class=\"citation-220 citation-end-220\">Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"20\">Step 5: Assemble and Serve<\/h3>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"21\">\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-76\" data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\"><span class=\"citation-219 citation-end-219\">Poke small holes all over the top of the warm cake using a toothpick or skewer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-77\" data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\"><span class=\"citation-218\">Pour about <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"><span class=\"citation-218\">half<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-218 citation-end-218\"> of the warm toffee sauce directly over the cake, allowing it to soak deep into the crumb.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_eb25ef4fde1c1a53-78\" data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\"><span class=\"citation-217 citation-end-217\">Slice and serve warm, drizzling each portion with extra spoonfuls of the remaining toffee sauce and an optional scoop of vanilla ice cream.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prep time: 20 minutes Bake time: 35\u201340 minutes Servings: 8 to 10 Ingredients For the Date Cake: 250 g (approx. 1\u00bd cups) pitted dates (Medjool dates work best for a natural caramel sweetness), roughly chopped 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) 250 ml (1 cup) boiling water 115 g (\u00bd cup) unsalted butter, softened 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