Also called sticky toffee pudding in the UK, this classic British dessert is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
Method
Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease a 1 litre, rectangular baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine dates and water. Stir in soda. Set aside 10 minutes.
In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together until light and creamy. Add egg, beating well. Fold in sifted combined flours and date mixture.
Spoon mixture into dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes until cooked when tested with a skewer.
Butterscotch sauce
Meanwhile, combine all ingredients in small saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil on high. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened slightly.
Cut warm pudding into serving portions and serve with sauce, and cream or ice-cream.
Cook’s tip
If preferred, make 8 individual puddings in a 1/3 cup muffin pan, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
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