2/3 cup dark rum
1 vanilla pod, split in half and seeds scraped out
1 vanilla pod, split in half and seeds scraped out
9 ounces chopped dates
4 1/2 ounces butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
5 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
4 1/2 ounces dark brown sugar
3 free-range eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
6 ounces demerara sugar
5 3/4 ounces butter
1 tablespoon golden syrup
1 tablespoon black treacle or molasses
2 1/4 cups double cream (see Cook's Note)
Pinch salt
2 bananas, thinly sliced
Demerara sugar, for dusting
Double cream, which is similar to heavy cream and has a butterfat content of 48 percent, can be found in specialty stores.
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