Sticky Date Pudding

First you need to soften the Dates. Chop up Dates finely and place in a heat-proof bowl. Carefully pour boiling water over the chopped dates, and add B.C. Soda and stir. Set aside while you are preparing other ingredients.

Preheat oven to 170°C. Line the base and side(s) of a cake tin with baking paper.

Using an electric mixer or a whisk, beat Butter, Brown Sugar and Vanilla until creamy. Add Eggs, 1 at a time, beating well. Fold in the date mixture (DO NOT drain) and Self-Raising Flour and mix well to combine.

Spoon the mixture into the cake tin. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until cooked through. Let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire rack.

Serve with Cream or/and Caramel Sauce.
*Find my 'Super Easy Caramel Sauce' recipe at https://cookpad.com/uk/recipes/6552897-super-easy-caramel-sauce