"The recipe is adapted from taste.com.au..."
INGREDIENTS
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250g (9 oz) pitted whole dates, chopped
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1-1/2 cup boiling water
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2 cup all purpose flour
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1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 stick butter, softened
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3/4 cup brown sugar
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 cup brown sugar
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1-1/4 cup cream
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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4 tablespoon butter