Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce

There’s nothing like a warm, sticky date pudding topped with rich, gooey butterscotch sauce to end a meal. This dessert is perfect for special occasions, or when you simply want something decadent and delicious. Best of all, it’s easy to make at home! Give this recipe a try and you’ll see just what we mean.

Sticky date pudding is my go to winter dessert. Its so easy to make but always impresses with flavour.

The Ingredients for Sticky Date Pudding

The ingredients for sticky date pudding are simple everyday ingredients:-

• Seedless Dates
• Bicarb Soda
• Brown Sugar
• Butter
• Eggs
• Self Raising Flour or plain flour with baking powder added
• Cream

You will need a blender or food processor to make this recipe.

The Method

The first step with sticky date pudding is to combine the dates and boiling water in saucepan and bring to boil. Remove from the heat and stir through the bicarb soda. Set aside.

In the blender combine the butter sugar and dates and blend until almost smooth. Add the flour and eggs and blend until smooth.

Place in a cake tin and bake. Let cook for 10 minutes before removing from the cake tin.

Melt all ingredients for the sauce in a small saucepan.

The cake can be frozen and the sauce will keep in the fridge for a few days. If you want to freeze the cake for a month or two then leave the sauce and make it when you’re ready to serve it.

Whats your favourite dessert? I’m a sucker for a good sticky date pudding and butterscotch sauce. There’s something about winter desserts that just feels so comforting and old fashioned. Whether you’re into crème brûlée or apple pie, there’s nothing quite like indulging in a delicious sweet treat. And with the holidays coming up, now is the perfect time to start thinking about what your go-to dessert will be!

Speaking of delicious dessert you should see my Biscoff Cheesecake recipe.