My mother-in-law always whipped up this old-fashioned dessert at Thanksgiving and Christmas. My husband and I enjoy the chewy dates and sweet thick syrup drizzled on top. It's impossible to resist a second helping.
Old Fashioned Date Pudding
Old Fashioned Date Pudding
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
40 min
Yield
9-12 servings
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Whipped cream
Directions
- In a saucepan, bring 1 cup brown sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add butter; set aside. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and remaining brown sugar. Stir in milk until smooth. add dates and walnuts.
- Pour hot brown sugar syrup into an 8-in. square baking dish. Spoon batter over syrup. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cake topping comes out clean. Serve warm with whipped cream.
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