This Cinnamon Streusel Date Cake is soft, moist, and layered with sweet dates and buttery cinnamon crumb topping.

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1 cup chopped dates

1 cup boiling water

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup unsalted butter

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup sour cream

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1. Soak dates in boiling water and baking soda

2. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy

3. Add eggs and vanilla

4. Mix dry ingredients separately

5. Combine wet and dry ingredients with sour cream

6. Fold in softened date mixture

7. Prepare cinnamon streusel topping

8. Bake until golden and cooked through

Use fresh soft dates for best flavor

Serve warm for ultimate comfort

Store covered to keep cake moist