INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces dates, pitted
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1/2 cup light rum
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
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1 cup packed dark-brown sugar*
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup packed dark-brown sugar*
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1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
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1/4 cup light rum
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt