Sticky Date Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment.
2. 2
   Place dates, baking soda, 2/3 cup brown sugar, margarine and 1 cup boiling water in the bowl of a food processor. Place lid on processor and let stand for 5 mins to soften dates.
3. 3
   Process date mixture until dates are roughly chopped. Add eggs and flour. Process, scraping down side occasionally, for 30 seconds or until just combined. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
4. 4
   Bake for 40-45 mins or until a skewer inserted at center comes out clean. Set aside to cool for 5 mins; transfer to a wire rack to cool.
5. 5
   To make topping, place cornstarch in a small saucepan. Gradually whisk in evaporated milk until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar. Cook and stir over low heat for 5-7 mins until sauce boils and thickens. Cool slightly.
6. 6
   Spread cake with topping. Decorate with strawberries.