
Equipment:
Knife
8 in. (2L) square pan
Small sauce pot
Wooden spoon
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Orange zester

Ingredients:
- 1¾ cup (425 mL) Dried dates, pitted and chopped
- ⅓ cup (75 mL) Maple syrup
- 1 each Orange zest
- ¾ cup (175 mL) Water
- ½ cup (125 mL) Butter, room temperature
- ½ cup (125 mL) Sugar
- 1½ cup (375 mL) Tapioca flour
- ½ cup (125 mL) Cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp (1 mL) Baking soda
- Pinch Salt
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) Almond milk
Method:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line 8 in. (2L) square pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a sauce pan combine the dates, maple syrup, orange zest and water.
- Simmer until mixture thickens to a jam consistency, approximately 15 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar and set aside.
- In a separate bowl combine the tapioca flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Stir to combine.
- Mix dry ingredients into the butter and sugar. Stir in the thickened cooked dates and almond milk.
- Spread mixture into lined pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing.