Make sticky date cake in seven easy steps

Lightened up a bit with dates, the cake has natural sweetness and flavor, plus Greek yogurt for creaminess.

The cake is perfect for sweet tooth's and is best enjoyed with friends and family.

Ingredients;

• 200g of dried dates
• 275ml hot water
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 175g soft light brown sugar
• 150g butter, room temperature
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 175g ounces self-raising flour
• Greek yogurt

Preparation;

Step 1: Pour boiling water over three-quarters of the dates and let them soak for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Preheat your oven to 175C.

Step 3: Using a blender, blend together the butter, sugar and the soaked dates. Add the water that you used to soak and blend for four minutes.

Step 4: Add in eggs and finally stir in the self-rising flour and bicarbonate of soda.

Step 5: Finally stir in the remaining unsoaked dates, and combine.

Step 6: Pour the mixture into a 30cm square lined cake tin and bake for 40 minutes until firm to the touch

Step 7: Allow to cool, top the cake off with Greek yogurt before cutting into squares and serve with your favourite beverage.