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1. Bring dates and water to a boil and remove from heat. Add baking soda and let stand 5 mins; puree.
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2. With an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar; beat in eggs 1 at a time.
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3. Combine SIFTED flour, baking powder and salt. Gently fold into egg mixture alternately with pureed dates in 3 to 4 additions, beginning and ending with flour. Transfer to a greased and parchment-lined 9 in. round springform pan or
12-18 greased muffin cups.
Bake at 350F for 60-75 mins or 20-25 mins for muffin cups. Cover with foil if cake is getting too dark.
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4.For sauce, bring all ingredients to a boil and simmer gently 5 mins or until slightly thickened.
5. With a fork or skewer, prick holes in cake when it comes out of the oven. Drizzle 1/3 sauce over top and let sink in. Cook for 10 mins, then invert onto a flate. Pour remaining sauce over top before serving.
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Don't forget to sift the flour
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Originally Submitted
6/27/2011
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