PECAN DATE PUDDING

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This date pudding recipe was passed down from my great-grandmother to my grandmother. They lovingly served it with whipped cream on top. We never had a holiday without it. -Patricia Rutherford, Winchester, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, divided
3/4 cup whole milk
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups water
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°; In a bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter; combine with milk. Stir into flour mixture until smooth. Fold in dates and walnuts. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish., In a large saucepan, bring remaining 1 cup brown sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter until melted. Pour over batter., Bake until a toothpick inserted near the center of cake comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Serve warm. If desired, top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (67g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.