"We're still dreaming about the toffee sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
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2 large eggs
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8 ounces pitted dried dates (about 1 1/2 cups)
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup boiling water
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
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1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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Vanilla ice cream, for serving