Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:49:54 GMT

Step 1

Line a 23 cm square cake tin with baking paper.

Step 2

Place the dates and the bicarbonate soda in a small saucepan with the cold water. On high heat, bring the mix to the boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 2 mins

Step 3

Transfer the date mixture to a blender and blend until smooth

Step 4

Place the butter; sugar and the vanilla in the bowl of a bench mixer and beat until light and fluffy.

Step 5

Add the eggs, one at a time, until combined. Add both flours and the date mixture, and mix until just combine. Pour pudding mixture into prepared cake tin

Step 6

insert the rack into the middle shelf. Pre-heat the oven. Select BAKE/ CONVECTION/160°C/45 mins and press start

Step 7

Once the oven is pre-heated, place the pudding into the oven for 45 mins. To check if it is cooked, insert a skewer into the centre of the cake and if it comes out clean, it is done

Step 8

Take the pudding out of the oven to cool whilst making the butterscotch sauce

Step 9

Place the butter, brown sugar and the cream in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Bring the sauce to the boil and cook for8-10 mins or until slightly thickened

Step 10

Serve the pudding warm with the butterscotch sauce and double cream or ice cream

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