Tipsy Tart

From: Granny Sandy

Instructions

Mix 1: 250 grams dates 1 teaspoon bicarb 1 cup boiling water #2 Cream: 125 grams butter 3/4 cup sugar #3 Sift: 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder pinch salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger Mix #1 and #2 and #3 Add 2 eggs Bake on 375 for 3/4 hour. Syrup: Boil together: 1 cup water 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 tsp butter 1/2 cup brandy - add Pour over hot cake