Preheat oven to 180C (Conventional oven), Line a 19cmx19cm baking tray with baking paper
In a cake mixer, Place butter and brown sugar and beat until creamy
Add Vanilla essence then add eggs one by one, mix well ( The mixture might look split at this point, but don't worry)
Then fold in the flour, baking powder ( at this point, lower the speed of the mixer to one when adding flour), finally add the soaked dates into the batter, Mix well until incorporated
Pour the batter into the lined baking tray
Bake for 15-20 minutes
Once the cake is baked, take it off the oven and poke large holes into it