Here’s a simple date cake recipe: Ingredients: - 200g dates, pitted and chopped - 1 cup boiling water - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 200g all-purpose flour - 150g sugar - 100g butter, softened - 2 eggs - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - Pinch of salt **Instructions:** Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20cm square or round pan. Pour boiling water over the chopped dates, add baking soda, and let sit for 10 minutes until softened. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat i