STICKY DATE PUDDING (MICROWAVE)

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This is from Janelle Bloom's microwave cookbook. It is easy to make and so delicious. She says she got the recipe from friends who own a cafe in Hornsby. She also warns not to overcook it. This is the dessert I am always asked to make.

Provided by Petroushka

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups brown sugar
300 ml cream
150 g butter
250 g dates, pitted and chopped
3/4 cup hot water
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
100 g butter
1 cup caster sugar
1 orange, zest of, grated
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 large eggs (60 grams each)
1 cup self-raising flour

Steps:

  • Caramel sauce: Put all ingredient in a 2-litre ovenproof glass jug. Cook, uncovered in the microwave for 5-6 minutes on 850 watts/high/100%, stirring 2-3 times during cooking. Remove from microwave and set aside.
  • Grease a 22 cm ring container with high sides.
  • Combine dates and water in a heatproof dish. cook, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes on 850 watts/high/100%.
  • Quickly stir in bicarb of soda (mixture will froth, so don't worry).
  • Cream together butter, sugar and orange rind. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time.
  • Fold in flour and date mixture. Spread in prepared container. Place on a rack and cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes on 650 watts/medium high/70%.
  • Gently pour two-thirds of the caramel sauce over the half-cooked pudding. Put it back into microwave oven and cook, uncovered, for a further 5-6 minutes on 500 watts/medium/50%. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before turning out.
  • Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1000, Fat 51.4, SaturatedFat 31.7, Cholesterol 216.2, Sodium 776.5, Carbohydrate 135.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 113, Protein 6.6

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