Sticky Date Pudding

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Serves: 6 - 8

INGREDIENTS

250 g pitted dates, chopped
3/4 cup boiling water
1 tsp baking soda
185 g butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups plain flour
1 Tbsp custard powder
375 mL can CARNATION Light & Creamy Evaporated Milk
1/4 cup brown sugar, extra
1/4 cup golden syrup

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Combine dates, water and baking soda, stand 30 minutes.
3. Beat butter and sugar until light and creamy, beat in eggs one at a time.
4. Fold in date mixture and sifted flour.  Spoon evenly into greased lined 20cm deep round cake tin.  Bake in preheated oven, 50-60 minutes, or until cooked when tested.
5. To make caramel sauce; combine custard powder with 1/3 cup of evaporated milk in a pan, add remaining evaporated milk, extra brown sugar and golden syrup.  Stir over low heat until custard boils and thickens.  Serve over pudding with ice cream.

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