INGREDIENTS
1 cup
stout beer, preferably Guinness extra stout
1 tsp
baking soda
6
large dates (pitted (6 oz))
6 tbsp
unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup
plus 2 tablespoons (8 oz granulated sugar)
1 1/2 tsp
pure vanilla extract
3
large eggs (at room temperature)
2 cups
all-purpose flour
1 tsp
baking powder
1/2 tsp
salt
1 tsp
cinnamon
1/2 tsp
nutmeg
1 cup
packed dark brown sugar
1
vanilla bean
16 tbsp
unsalted butter
1/2 cup
heavy cream
2 tbsp
freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 tsp
salt