Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup dried dates pitted, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup self rising flour
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • strawberries
  • whipped cream
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease 4 of the cups of a 6-cup Texas muffin pan.
  • Combine dates and 1/2 cup boiling water in a medium bowl. Stir in baking soda. Let stand 10 mins.
  • Beat butter and sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg, beating well. Fold in sifted combined flours and date mixture. Spoon into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20-25 mins until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, for butterscotch sauce, place all ingredients in a small saucepan on low heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 mins, until slightly thickened.
  • Serve puddings warm, drizzled with sauce. Accompany with whipped cream and strawberries.