2 tsp baking powder
pinch bicarbonate of soda
55g/2oz soft light brown sugar
75驳/2戮辞锄 caster sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
55g/2oz medjool dates, finely chopped
225g/8oz self-raising flour
85g/3oz muscovado sugar
1 vanilla pod, seeds removed
55g/2oz walnuts, finely chopped
handful of chopped walnuts and dates, to decorate
55g/2oz unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
85g/3oz salted butter
200ml/7fl oz double cream
2 free-range eggs, beaten
2 free-range eggs
300ml/10fl oz full-fat milk
200ml/7fl oz full-fat milk
Scotch whisky, to taste