1️⃣ In a heatproof bowl, pour boiling water over the chopped dates and stir in baking soda. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes.2️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9×13 baking pan.3️⃣ Blend the softened date mixture until smooth.4️⃣ In a large bowl, mix melted butter, sugars, eggs, and salt. Stir in flour, then fold in the date puree.5️⃣ Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes (until a toothpick comes out clean).6️⃣ Meanwhile, make the toffee sauce: In a saucepan, combine butter, cream, sugar, and vanilla. Simmer and whisk for 10 minutes until thickened.7️⃣ Cut out a slice, drizzle with warm toffee sauce, and enjoy! (Top with whipped cream if you like!) 😍