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Heat oven to 350 deg F/180 deg Celsius.
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Using a 2-quart oven dish, spray with nonstick spray.
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Stir the soda into the milk.
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Mix the rest of the batter ingredients in the order given, add the milk, and mix very well until the batter is smooth.
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Ladle the batter into the prepared dish (it might look a bit large but it needs to be) and bake about 30 - 35 minutes, until well risen and nicely brown on top.
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While it bakes, mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a pot, and stir until boiling.
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When the pudding comes out of the oven, carefully and slowly pour the hot sauce over the pudding.
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Leave to stand a while so the sauce can be absorbed.
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Serve warm or lukewarm, with thin custard or ice cream.