INGREDIENTS
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for ramekins
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1 cup plus 8 teaspoons granulated sugar
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8 ounces kumquats, sliced 1/4 inch thick, seeds removed, plus kumquats for garnish (optional)
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8 ounces pitted dates, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
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3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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4 ounces walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
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Toffee Sauce