Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking dish by greasing it lightly.

Soak the fresh dates in hot water for about 10-15 minutes, then drain, chop, and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

Beat together room-temperature butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until smooth.

Gently fold in the chopped dates into your butter mixture.

Gradually add the reserved dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes.

Prepare the toffee sauce by combining heavy cream, butter, and dark brown sugar in a saucepan, stirring until thickened.

Once baked, cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve warm with toffee sauce.