Soak the dates in the boiling water and baking soda for about 10 minutes

Once they are soaked, add them to a blender and blend until smooth.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, butter, sugars, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and vanilla until smooth

Alternate between adding in the date mixture and the self-rising flour

Add the cake batter to a greased pan and bake at 350 until fully cooked. Test by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake, it should come out clean.

Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before pouring the caramel sauce on the cake.

In a medium-sized pot melt butter over medium heat

Add in the brown sugar, salt, and nutmeg and incorporate them into the melted butter

Add in the vanilla extract

Add in the heavy cream and whisk until completely smooth

Increase the heat and allow the mixture to come to a light boil

Once it thickens and becomes a dark brown color, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool down slightly