Sticky Date Pudding Bundt (8-inch)

Prep: 30 min | Bake: 45 min | Serves: 8-10  

Ingredients

*Pudding:*  

- 250g pitted dates, chopped  

- 250ml boiling water  

- 1 tsp baking soda  

- 150g all-purpose flour  

- 100g brown sugar  

- 1 egg  

- 60g unsalted butter, melted  

- 1 tsp vanilla extract  

- ½ tsp cinnamon  

*Sauce:*  

- 150g brown sugar  

- 100g unsalted butter  

- 250ml heavy cream  

- 1 tsp vanilla extract  

Instructions 

1. *Prepare Dates:*  

   - Soak dates in boiling water with baking soda for 10 min. Blend until smooth.  

2. *Make Batter:*  

   - Whisk flour, sugar, and cinnamon.  

   - Add egg, melted butter, vanilla, and date mixture. Combine well.  

3. *Bake:*  

   - Pour into greased Bundt pan.  

   - Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 40-45 min. Cool 10 min before inverting.  

4. *Sauce:*  

   - Melt butter and sugar in a pan. Add cream and vanilla; simmer 5 min until thickened.  

5. *Serve:*  

   - Poke holes in warm cake; pour half the sauce over.  

   - Serve remaining sauce on the side. 

Tip: For extra decadence, add 50g chopped walnuts to the batter.