Sticky Pudding  -   Compliments of Dalvay-By-The-Sea, PEI

 

 

1 ¾     cups            Pitted dates chopped   (10 oz)

2         cups            Water

1 ½     tsp               Baking soda

2         cups            All purpose flour

1 ½     tsp               Baking powder

½        tsp               Ginger

½        tsp               Salt

1/3      cup               Unsalted softened butter

1         cup              White Sugar

3                             Eggs

 

¾      cup + 2 tbsp   Unsalted butter

1 1/3 cups               Light  brown sugar

1       cup                 Whipping cream

½      tsp                  Vanilla

 

 

In saucepan, dates and water , simmer 5 minutes. (use a blender to make sure this mixture is smooth) Remove from heat, add baking soda (will foam). Let stand 20 Minutes.

 

In a bowl add flour, baking powder, ginger and salt….set aside.

 

In Bowl, with an electric mixer blend flour and butter until fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time…add flour mixture in 3 parts blending well. Stir in date mixture…blend well.

Pour into well greased pan.

 

Bake at 375 F, 35-40 minutes. An 8 inch pan is too small.

Set pudding in pan. In another pan with water half way up sides

 

 

Melt butter, add brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Stir in whipping cream and vanilla. Stir until thickened (about 5 minutes)

Serve warm over pudding.