For the cake
2 green apples peeled, cored and cut into chunks
250 ml dates chopped and pitted
1 teaspoon(s) bicarbonate of soda
250 ml water boiling
125 gram(s) butter
250 ml caster sugar
1 egg(s)
1 teaspoon(s) natural vanilla extract
375 ml plain flour sifted

For the topping
60 gram(s) butter
125 ml brown sugar firmly packed
125 ml shredded coconut
2 tablespoon(s) milk