Sticky date pudding

Step 1/4

• 175 g pitted dates
• 250 ml water
• 1 tsp baking soda
• unsalted butter (for greasing)

• oven
• baking pan (8 in.)
• saucepan
• bowl (large)

Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Grease baking pan. In a saucepan, bring dried dates, water, and baking soda to a boil for approx. 5 min. Remove from heat and let rest for approx. 5 min., then transfer to a bowl.

Step 2/4

• egg
• 100 g unsalted butter
• 50 g brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ginger (grated)
• ½ tsp salt
• 200 g flour
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking powder

• bowl (small)
• rubber spatula
• bowl (large)
• fine sieve
• hand mixer with beaters

Separate eggs and reserve whites. Add egg yolks, butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ginger, and salt to date mixture and stir to combine. In a bowl, sift flour, cinnamon, and baking powder. Add sifted dry ingredients to date mixture and whisk to combine.

Step 3/4

• bowl (large)

In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff and fluffy, and fold into batter.

Step 4/4

• caramel sauce (for serving)
• vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Pour batter into greased baking pan and bake for approx. 35 min. at 180°C/350°F. Serve warm with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

Enjoy your meal!