Ingredients:
*1/2 cup sugar + 1/4 cup hot water (for the caramel)
*1 cup all purpose flour
*3/4 tsp baking soda
*1/8 tsp salt
*1 cup grated carrots
*1 cup finely chopped dates
*1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts/pecans
*2 eggs, at room temperature
*3/4 cup sugar, powdered
*3/4 cup oil
*1/2 tsp vanilla extract