Ingredients
Scale
Let’s gather our ingredients! This recipe is straightforward, so you won’t need to hunt for anything exotic. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 200g (7 oz) pitted dates, chopped
- 250ml (1 cup) boiling water
- 100g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 150g (3/4 cup) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
For the toffee sauce, you will need:
- 200g (1 cup) brown sugar
- 100g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 250ml (1 cup) heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Soak chopped dates in boiling water for 15 minutes.
- Cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate bowl, then combine with the butter mixture and soaked dates.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F), then bake batter in a greased dish for 30 minutes.
- Make toffee sauce by heating brown sugar, butter, and cream until thickened.
- Serve pudding warm with toffee sauce and optional ice cream.
Notes
- Ensure not to overmix the batter for a tender pudding.
- Add ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian