This Butterscotch Walnut Date Cake is moist, buttery, and packed with sweet dates, crunchy walnuts, and rich butterscotch flavor.

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1 cup pitted dates, chopped

1 cup boiling water

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 cup butterscotch chips

1/2 cup sour cream

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1. Soak dates in boiling water and baking soda

2. Cream butter and sugars together

3. Add eggs and vanilla extract

4. Whisk together dry ingredients

5. Combine wet and dry ingredients with sour cream

6. Fold in dates, walnuts, and butterscotch chips

7. Bake until golden and fully cooked

Use soft Medjool dates for best texture

Do not overmix the batter

Cake tastes even better the next day