Sticky Date Pudding

40m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil dates and water in a saucepan.
  2. 2Stir in bicarb, then let cool.
  3. 3Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl.
  4. 4Beat in eggs.
  5. 5Fold in flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  6. 6Mix in the cooled date mixture until fully combined.
  7. 7Pour into a lined tin.
  8. 8Bake at 160°C for 35–40 mins or until cooked through.
  9. 9For the sauce, bring all ingredients to the boil until glossy and smooth.
  10. 10Pour sauce over cake.

Ingredients

  • 175 g dates
  • 250 ml water
  • 5 g bicarb soda
  • 60 g unsalted butter
  • 175 g brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 175 g plain flour
  • 5 g baking powder
  • a pinch cinnamon
  • 125 g unsalted butter
  • 180 ml cream
  • 165 g brown sugar
  • a good squeeze vanilla paste
  • to taste sea salt

Equipment

saucepanwhiskstand mixer

Tips

  • Once your pudding’s out of the oven, stab it all over before pouring over that golden caramel sauce… so it really soaks in. Trust me, it’s next level!