Tanya's Date Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the dates, walnuts, butter, and brown sugar until well blended.
3. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg mixture to the date mixture and mix until blended. Slowly add the flour, stirring until just blended.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. While the cake is still warm, pour the caramel sauce over the top and let cool completely before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Dates are a type of fruit that originated in the Middle East.
• Walnuts are a type of nut that are high in protein and healthy fats.
• Caramel sauce is a type of sweet sauce made from butter, sugar, and cream.