Irish whiskey date cake - vegetarian recipe for Ashburn  . thisvegetarian.com/ - The new generation -

Ingredients

• ¾ pound dates, pitted and chopped
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1½ tablespoons baking powder
• 10 oz (2½ sticks) unsalted butter
• 2 cups light brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/3 tablespoons Irish whiskey
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups Sweetened whipped cream