1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
75g/2¾oz light soft brown sugar
200g/7oz pitted dates, roughly chopped
pinch salt
175g/6oz self-raising flour
75g/2¾oz dark muscovado sugar
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú dark muscovado sugar
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú butter, plus extra for greasing
125g/4½ oz butter
2 free-range eggs
200ml/7fl oz double or whipping cream