Sticky Date Pudding
This decadent dessert made with dates and served with an easy homemade caramel sauce is served warm and is perfect topped with ice cream and whipped cream.
- 1 cup dates
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 6 tbs butter unsalted
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup self rising flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Sauce:
- 1 stick butter unsalted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Preheat oven to 325. Coarsely chop dates. Bring water to boil & add dates. Cook on low boil for about 5 to 8 mins until dates are soft and falling apart. Remove from heat & add baking soda. In separate bowl, cream butter & sugar. Add eggs, date mixture, flour & vanilla. Pour into greased 8 x 8 baking pan. Cook for 30 to 40 mins until fork comes out clean.
TO MAKE SAUCE: In small saucepan, add butter, brown sugar, vanilla, & cream. Simmer over med/high heat for 4 to 5 mins until hot & bubbly. Pour about half of the sauce over the cake in dish. Serve warm cake with a scoop of ice cream and some more sauce drizzled around cake on plate.
Keyword Thanksgiving Dessert: Easy Sticky Date Pudding