Sticky Date Pudding

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180C Mix dates and baking soda in a heat proof bowl.

2. 2

   Pour boiling water on top and leave to stand.

3. 3

   Cream butter and sugar until pale, then add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. 4

   Gently fold in the sifted flour, stir in the date mixture and pour into a greased 18cm cake tin.

5. 5

   Bake for 30-40 minutes.

6. 6

   Sauce: 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 cup cream, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence, 1 tablespoon butter.

7. 7

   Combine sugar, cream, vanilla and butter in a saucepan, bring to the boil, stirring and simmer for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Cut pudding into wedges and pour hot sauce over.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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