Date cake

08/08/2021

Ingredients

• 100g spelt flour
• 150g dates
• 1 egg
• 50g butter
• 50g brown sugar
• teaspoon of baking soda

Steps

• pre-heat oven to 180c
• cut up dates, remove seeds and put in bowl
• pour just enough boiling water to cover
• add teaspoon of baking soda and stir
• let rest until cooled. (the acid will break down the dates)
• in another bowl mix sugar and butter until smooth
• mix in egg until smooth
• add date goo and mix
• add pinch more of baking soda (gives it a bit more rise)
• place in over for 15-30m