INGREDIENTS
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Cake:Butter and powdered cocoa, to prepare pan
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup pitted and chopped Medjool dates (about 10)
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1 1/2 cups boiling water
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 eggs
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1 3/4 cups self-rising flour, sifted
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Caramel Sauce:1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 1/4 cups whipping cream
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup butter, softened