Sticky Date Cake

Combine dates and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add baking soda. Cool for 5 minutes and then puree.

Cream butter and sugar with mixer. Beat in eggs one at a time.

Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Fold in flour mixture into the batter, alternating with date mixture.

Pour into a buttered and parchment lined 9" springform pan. Bake for 60-75 minutes in a 350° oven or until cake tester comes out clean.

Prepare sauce while cake is baking. Combine sugar, cream and butter and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.

When cake comes out of the oven, prick holes in the top and drizzle 1/3 of sauce over top and allow to sink in.

Cool cake for 10 minutes and invert onto serving plate. Pour remaining sauce over cake when it is served.