½ lemon, juice only
1 tbsp golden syrup
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú golden syrup
1 tbsp bicarbonate of soda
150g/5½oz soft dark brown sugar
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú soft brown sugar
175g/6oz pitted dried dates
175g/6oz self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting
80g/3oz sugar
2 tbsp black treacle
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ vanilla pod, seeds only
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú butter, plus extra for greasing
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú butter
150ml/5fl oz cream
150ml/5fl oz double cream
2 free-range eggs
3 egg yolks
150ml/5fl oz milk