Ingredients

• 60 gms - corn flour
• 125 gms - butter or margarine
• 1.5 cup - walnuts, chopped
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup - dates, chopped
• 1 cup - boiling water
• 1 tsp - bicarbonate of soda
• 1.5 cups - flour
• 1 tsp - baking powder
• For Fudge Sauce:
• 4 tbsp - butter
• 2 tsp - lemon juice
• 1.5 cups - water
• 1.5 cups - sugar
• 1.5 cup - cream (optional)

How to Make Cape Date Tart in a Fudge Topping

• Pour the boiling water over the dates, add the bicarbonate of soda and allow to froth.
• Leave to soak - overnight if possible.
• Sift the dry ingredients, the flours, and baking powder.
• Beat the butter (or margarine) and sugar, until light and creamy.
• Add the eggs and stir in the sifted dry ingredients. Add the nuts.
• Bake at 1901.5 degree C for 35-45 mins in a well greased pie dish.
• Make a Fudge Topping:
• Add all the ingredients and heat to gentle boil until the sugar is dissolved and slightly thickened.
• Remove the tart when cooked and a toothpick comes out clean.
• Pour over the fudge topping immediately and leave for 20 mins for the sauce to be absorbed before serving with fresh cream.