Caramel Date Slice

There's something wonderfully nostalgic about a recipe passed down through generations, especially when it bakes up as wonderfully as this Caramel Date Slice.

This recipe is a simple melt and mix one, and the resulting slice is so perfectly sweet and chewy – it's a real winner!

Jump to:

• The original recipe
• Ingredient notes
• How to make Caramel Date Slice
• Storing and enjoying
• More super simple slice recipes
• Caramel Date Slice

The original recipe

This recipe dates back to the late 1930s and was recorded in Nana Ling's handwritten recipe books. I've stayed pretty true to the original recipe, but keep scrolling for modern measurements and clear instructions.

Ingredient notes

Butter and brown sugar combine to give this slice a caramel flavour. You'll also need pitted dates and walnuts and a few other pantry staples.

See the recipe card at the end of this post for ingredient quantities.

How to make Caramel Date Slice

You can have this slice in the oven and baking in 10 minutes. Ready. Set. GO.

Start by pre-heating the oven to moderate (180 degrees celsius / 350 degrees fahrenheit, fan-forced). Grease a slice tin (approx 26 x 16 cm) and line with baking paper, leaving excess on the sides to lift out slice once cooked.

Measure out the ingredients, melt the butter and chop the dates and walnuts.

Add the melted butter and brown sugar to a mixing bowl (see image 1) and stir until combined. Next:

• add the egg (see image 2) and vanilla extract and stir until combined
• add the sifted flour and salt and stir until just combined (see image 3)
• add the chopped walnuts and chopped dates and fold into the mixture until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Pour the mixture into prepared slice tin and spread out evenly into the tin using the back of a metal spoon (see image 4).

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a deep golden colour.

After removing from the oven, allow to cool in the tray and then remove the slice from the tin using the overhanging baking paper. Cut into squares.

Storing and enjoying

Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

This slice can also be frozen, wrapped well and placed in an airtight container, for up to a few months.

It's such a lovely slice. Make sure you sit down with a cuppa and give yourself a pat on the back once it's done!

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