Make it step by step
Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C and soak chopped dates in boiling water for 10 minutes.
- 2
Cream 60g butter with 100g sugar, beat in eggs, then fold in flour and dates.
- 3
Bake in a greased dish for 30–35 minutes.
- 4
Simmer remaining butter and sugar with cream for 5 minutes.
- 5
Pour some sauce over the hot sponge and serve the rest alongside.
Chef’s tip
Blend half the soaked dates for an especially moist sponge.