Apple Date Cake with Pecan Streusel

In a small bowl, stir together the Pecans (1 1/2 cups) , Brown Sugar (3 Tbsp) , Unsalted Butter (3 Tbsp) , Simply Organic Cinnamon, Ground (1 tsp) , and Salt (1 pinch) and set aside.

In a medium saucepan combine Pitted Dates (1 1/2 cups) and Water (3/4 cup) . Cook over medium heat, stirring occationally until dates are very soft and pasty, about 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in Spiced Rum (2 Tbsp) . Allow to cool slightly before adding to recipe.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch pan with Nonstick Cooking Spray (as needed) . Line the pan with parchment, overhanging on two sides - this allows you to lift the cake out of the pan.

While dates are cooling, whisk together the All-Purpose Flour (2 cups) , Baking Powder (2 tsp) , Baking Soda (1 tsp) , Ground Ginger (2 tsp) , Simply Organic Cinnamon, Ground (2 tsp) and Salt (1/2 tsp) in a small bowl. Set aside.

In a seperate small bowl toss together Apples (1 cup) and All-Purpose Flour (1 Tbsp) . Set aside.

In a medium bowl whisk together Brown Sugar (1/2 cup) and Vegetable Oil (4 Tbsp) . Add Eggland's Best Classic Eggs (2) one at a time, incorporating after each. Add dates, Unsweetened Apple Sauce (3/4 cup) and Buttermilk (1/2 cup) whisking to fully combine.