2 tsp tamarind paste
2 tsp tamarind sauce
陆 tsp bicarbonate of soda
150g/5陆oz soft dark brown sugar
75g/2戮oz dark or light soft brown sugar
陆 tsp ground cinnamon
100驳/3陆辞锄 pitted dates, ideally Sayer
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp pistachio nuts, roughly chopped, to decorate
陆 tsp flaked sea salt
100驳/3陆辞锄 self-raising flour
2 cubes stem ginger in syrup, drained
3 tbsp stem ginger syrup (from the jar)
1 tbsp black treacle
30g/1oz unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
40g/1陆oz unsalted butter
150ml/5fl oz double cream
1 large free-range egg
4 tbsp whisky