Sticky Date Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Place dates into bowl; add boiling water.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   Combine sugar and 1/4 cup butter in another bowl; beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
5. 5
   Add egg and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed.
6. 6
   Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.
7. 7
   Stir in date mixture until well mixed.
8. 8
   Pour batter into greased 9-inch round baking pan.
9. 9
   (Batter will be thin.)
10. 10
    Bake 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
11. 11
    Poke top of hot cake 10-15 times with fork.
12. 12
    Melt 1/3 cup butter in 1-quart saucepan.
13. 13
    Add brown sugar and 1/3 cup whipping cream; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil.
14. 14
    Boil 1 minute.
15. 15
    Pour 1/4 cup sauce over top of warm cake.
16. 16
    Serve cake warm with remaining sauce, if desired.