Sticky Toffee Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 ounces dates
• 1 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 stick butter, melted
• 1 cup cake flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons rum or brandy
• 1 teaspoon molasses
• 3 cups raw nuts (chopped or whole depending on the size) – peanuts, slivered almonds, cashews, pecans, pistachios, or walnuts)
• 4 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornsyrup
• pinch salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda