Date and Walnut Cake - Palestine In A Dish

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups pitted and chopped dates (about 14-16 dates)
• 1 cup boiled water
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 3 eggs medium size (room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup melted unsalted butter or oil (of your choice)
• ¾ brown sugar (add a full cup for extra sweetness)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground clove
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• Extra dates for decorating (optional)