INGREDIENTS
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1 cup chopped dates
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1 cup boiling water
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1 Tbsp. instant coffee or espresso granules
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
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1/4 tsp. salt
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1 tsp. baking soda
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Toffee sauce:
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1 1/2 cups heavy (whipping) cream
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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2 Tbsp. butter
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vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional)