Equipment
- 1 12-hole muffin pan
- 1 bamboo skewers
- 1 bowl
- 1 saucepan
- 1 wooden spoon
- 12 serving plate
Ingredients
- 270 g pitted dates chopped
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 60 g butter
- 185 g self-raising flour
- 125 g soft brown sugar
- 2 egg
Sauce
- 90 g butter
- 140 g soft brown sugar
- 2 tbs golden syrup
- 185 mls cream
Method
- STEP 1Preheat oven to 180C.
- STEP 2Lightly grease or spray a 12 hole muffin pan.
- STEP 3Place dates and 250 mL water in a small saucepan, bring to the boil, then remove from heat and stir in the bicarbonate of soda and vanilla.
- STEP 4Add the butter and stir until dissolved.
- STEP 5Sift flour into a large bowl, add the sugar and stir. Make a well in the centre, add the date mixture and eggs, and stir until just combined.
- STEP 6Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
- STEP 7Meanwhile, to make the sauce, place all ingredients in a saucepan and stir over low heat for 3-4 minutes. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
- STEP 8To serve, turn the puddings out onto the serving plates, pour the sauce over and serve with ice-cream or cream.
