INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups chopped dried pitted dates
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1/2 cup chopped dried figs
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2 cups water
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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100 grams (3 1/2 ounces or 7 tablespoons) butter, softened
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1 cup superfine sugar
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2 eggs
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2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
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75 grams (2 1/2-ounces) dark chocolate, grated
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Butter, for coating ramekins
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Ice cream or whipped cream, for garnish
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2 cups brown sugar
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2 cups heavy cream
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200 grams (7-ounces or 14 tablespoons) butter
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Fresh figs, quartered, for garnish
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Vanilla ice cream, optional
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Whipped heavy cream, optional