Sticky Date Pudding

Heeeeeeey guys, so today's recipe is a scrumptious pudding. Sticky date pudding to be exact. But let's waste no time to get into it.
So you will need, 150g dates (pitted and finely chopped (or as fine as you want)), 1 1/2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda, 150ml boiling water, 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 125g soft brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoons natural vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon glace ginger (OPTIONAL), 125g sifted self-raising flour, butterscotch sauce and whipped cream (To serve with).

So to begin, preheat the oven to 180°C and grease 4 300ml ramekins with butter. Mix the dates, water and bicarbonate of soda in a bowl and set aside for 10 minutes. Next, beat the butter and sugar until pale and creamy. Whisk in the eggs and then stir in the vanilla and ginger (If you have it). Sift in the flour and gently fold it through the mixture. Fold the date mixture through (liquid and all).
Spoon the batter into the ramekins onto a baking tray. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the puddings are firm. Serve with butterscotch sauce and whipped cream.

Enjoy! Until next time, keep on cooking!
Kat Xx