This Date and Ginger Cake is marvellously moist and totally delicious.
Melt and mix recipes are my favourite and this Date and Ginger Cake is no exception. Patience is not my strong point, which is why I think I love melt and mix recipes because I can  just bake and go without having to worry if the butter is soft enough and all that business.
If you like Sticky Date, then you’ll love this cake because it’s really like a Sticky Date Pudding but lighter and in cake form. It’s super easy to make and will keep for up to a week, if it will last that long. 

If you’re like me and not a massive ginger fan, don’t be put off because in this recipe, it’s balanced really well with the cinnamon and gives a lovely light spiced flavour. Talking of flavour, I love baking with dates because they make bakes taste deliciously rich and caramelly and if caramelly isn’t a word, it really needs to be!  Another thing I love about this cake is that the ingredients are a who’s who of pantry staples making it the perfect bake for these times when ingredients can be scarce but the need for comfort is great. 
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Ingredients
175g (1 cup) dates, chopped
125g butter, melted
390g self-raising flour
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup (250ml) warm water
115g (1/2 cup) brown sugar, firmly packed
260g (3/4 cup...