Cooking instructions

For the sponge:

1. Cook the dates with a touch of water until soft and blitz to a puree
2. Whisk eggs and sugar, than add the melted butter
3. Add the dry ingredients and stir in the date puree. Mix well
4. Pour the mix into a lined baking tray and cook at 170 ˚C, medium fan, for 50 minutes. Check with a knife to make sure it is fully cooked.

For the sauce:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a pan and simmer on a medium heat
2. Remove from the heat and stir to make sure the ingredients are well combined 

To serve:

1. Either a dollop of clotted cream or vanilla ice cream