THE
MIXTURE
100 grams margarine or butter
300 grams caster sugar
2 eggs
400 grams self raising flour
225 grams dates
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/2 litre of boiling water
THE SAUCE 200 grams of butter 400 grams of brown
sugar 500 ml double cream
. . . .
Cream
the butter and sugar until white and
fluffy. Beat in eggs gradually
and then fold in the flour. In a separate bowl, pour boiling water over
the dates and bicarbonate of soda. When the water has been absorbed,
add
the dates to the creamed mixture. Bake in a hot oven for approximately
40 minutes at 160 degrees C (gas mark 2) or until firm to the touch.
.
To make the sauce, melt all the ingredients together in a heavy-based
pan, bring to the boil and boil for 2 minutes.
Pour the sauce over the baked pudding and brow under the grill before
serving.
Serves 4 to 6 people.
