Hot Cross Bun Millionaire's Shortcake

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180C / 350F/ 160C fan and prepare a 20cm square baking tin with parchment paper.
2. Add flour, baking powder and salt to a bowl and whisk to combine.
3. In a separate bowl, add the rest of the cake ingredients and whisk until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold until just combined.
4. Transfer the cake batter into the baking tin and bake for 18 minutes.
5. Whilst your cake is baking, cover your pitted dates with boiling water and leave to soak for 30 minutes.
6. Add the soaked dates and coffee to a blender and blend into a thick caramel. Add a splash of water if your blender is struggling.
7. Spread the caramel onto the cooled cake.
8. For the chocolate ganache: bring a small saucepan of water to a simmer then place a glass bowl on top. Add the chocolate and milk to the bowl and gently melt this.
9. Pour the chocolate onto the caramel layer and pop in the fridge for at least an hour until set.
10. Use a clean knife to slice the cake into 9 squares.
11. Melt your white chocolate and then transfer it into a piping bag with a small round nozzle. Pipe crosses onto your millionaire shortcake and refrigerate for 5 minutes.

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