Method

• Preheat over to 165 degrees
• Add the dates, vanilla essence and 350ml sof hot water to a bowl. 
• When the dates are cool transfer to a blender and puree.
• In a seperate bowl cream the butter and brown sugar together. Then add the eggs one at a time until combined. 
• In another bowl combine molasses and milk.
• In a seperate bowl combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda. 
• Incrementally add the flour and milk mixtures to the creamed butter sugar and eggs. 
• When the batter is just combined fold in the date puree. 
• Spread the batter evenly onto a half sheet tray lined with parchment paper. 
• Bake for 1 hour, remove from over and cool. 
• Serve with any of Kāpiti's deliciously indulgent yoghurts.