Method:

• In a bowl mix maida,1/2 tsp baking soda and cornflour together and sieve it.

• Grind seedless dates in a mixer into a smooth paste.

• In a pan boil water and add 1 tsp baking soda and dates pasteto it and cook until it is well done.

• In  a large mixing bowl beat butter and sugar together until it blends well.

• Now add the sieved flour slowly beating it simultaneously.

• Once the flour is incorporated start mixing dates to it until well blend .

• Now add the chopped cashews and blend well

• Preheat oven to 350 f
• Grease the baking pan with butter/oil
• Pour the cake mixture to it and bake for 35-40 minutes

• To check if the cake is done insert a tooth pick and check if it comes out clean.

• Allow it to cool for 15-20 minutes.
• This batter made 2 batches of  8 inch cake