Date Pudding Recipe
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 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
- 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 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of cake topping comes out clean. Serve warm with whipped cream.
