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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8-inch square baking pan.
02 -
Heat milk until boiling. Remove from heat, stir in dates and baking soda. Let sit for 10 minutes.
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Blend date and milk mixture until smooth (or mash with a fork).
04 -
Mix cocoa powder with hot water. Add butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until light and fluffy. Mix in date mixture and eggs.
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Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Incorporate into wet ingredients, stirring until smooth.
06 -
Pour batter into pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly.
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Melt butter, brown sugar, and chocolate over medium heat. Stir in vanilla, salt, and cream until smooth.
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Poke holes in warm cake. Pour half of the sauce over the cake and let it soak in for 30 minutes.
09 -
Slice and serve with ice cream or whipped cream. Drizzle remaining sauce on top.