DATE-NUT LOAF WITH TOFFEE SAUCE

Preparation Method :

• Beat the butter and sugar till light and creamy.
• Sieve flour and baking powder and mix in the dates and walnuts.
• Add eggs and maida, alternately, beating well. Add essence.
• Grease and dust the loaf tin. Pour the mixture in the prepared tin.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 150°C / 300°F for 1 hour till the cake is baked.
• Remove from oven and unmould on a wire rack. Prick the cake slightly for the sauce to seep in.
• Heat butter in a small thick bottomed sauce pan on medium heat.
• Add the jiggery and Cook till the mixture is frothy. Remove from heat.
• Add the cream. Return to low heat.
• Stir for a few seconds till well blended. Do not bring to a boil. Add the walnuts.
• Remove from fire and pour over the cake kept in the serving platter. Spread to get an even coating of the sauce.