Dense, moist date sponge drenched in a buttery toffee sauce. Pure indulgence.
Serves 6
Pour boiling water over the dates, add bicarbonate of soda. Leave for 15 minutes.
15 min
Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, vanilla and flour. Fold in the date mixture.
8 min
Pour into a greased baking dish. Bake at 180°C for 35-40 minutes.
40 min
Make the sauce: melt butter, sugar and cream together. Simmer for 5 minutes. Pour over the pudding. Serve with ice cream.
5 min