Ingredients
1 1/2 cups chopped dried pitted dates
1/2 cup chopped dried figs
2 cups water
1 teaspoon baking soda
7 tablespoonsbutter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
2.5 oz dark chocolate, grated or chunked
Butter or cooking spray for coating ramekins/cupcake pans
Vanilla ice cream for garnish

Sauce:
2 cups brown sugar
2 cups heavy cream
14 tablespoons butter