Sticky date pudding (rhondda's recipe)

18 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
180gramsGood quality soft dates pitted and chopped
60gramsButter
180gramsCastor sugar
2Large eggs
180gramsSelf-raising flour
½teaspoonPure vanilla essence
300millilitresBoiling water

Directions

Pour boiling water over chopped dates with bi-carb soda and stand until cool. Cream butter and sugar add eggs one at a time and beat well. Add vanilla then fold in sifted flour. Pour mixture into an 18cm square tin lined with greaseproof paper and bake at 180 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Cut into required squares.

SAUCE INGREDIENTS:

150 g brown sugar.

150 ml cream.

1 vanilla bean split lengthwise.

50 g Butter

SAUCE METHOD:

Bring all the ingredients to a gentle boil and simmer for a few minutes stirring well. Discard vanilla bean. Pour warm sauce over warm pudding and serve a scoop of double cream on the side.