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Classic Sticky Date Pudding Recipe with Easy Homemade Butterscotch Sauce

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A moist and tender sticky date pudding with deep caramel sweetness, perfectly paired with a rich butterscotch sauce. This comforting dessert is quick, easy, and perfect for cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups self-raising flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the butterscotch sauce:
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup thickened cream (or heavy cream)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Place the chopped dates and baking soda in a bowl, pour over 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water, stir gently, and let sit for 15 minutes to soften the dates and activate the baking soda.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 3/4 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, followed by 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  5. Sift 1 1/4 cups self-raising flour and a pinch of salt over the wet mixture and fold gently with a spatula until just combined.
  6. Stir in the soaked dates along with all the soaking liquid; the batter will be thick and sticky.
  7. Pour the batter into a prepared 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking dish and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. While baking, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1 cup brown sugar and 3/4 cup thickened cream. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Remove sauce from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  11. Let the pudding rest a few minutes after baking. Cut into warm squares, drizzle generously with butterscotch sauce, and serve with vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

Soak dates thoroughly with baking soda to keep pudding moist. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to prevent toughness. Tent pudding with foil if browning too quickly. Stir sauce continuously to avoid burning. For dairy-free, substitute butter and cream with plant-based alternatives like coconut oil and coconut cream.

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Keywords: sticky date pudding, butterscotch sauce, classic dessert, easy pudding recipe, date cake, comfort food

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