Australian-Style Date Pudding

Australian-Style Date Pudding is a classic dessert in Australia, often enjoyed during the cooler months. It is known for its rich and moist texture, thanks to the dates used in the recipe.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Australian-Style Date Pudding

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Australian Courses: Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Dates
• 1 cup Boiling Water
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish.
2. In a bowl, combine the dates, boiling water, and baking soda. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the date mixture.
7. Pour the batter into the greased baking dish.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the pudding rest for 10 minutes before serving.
10. Serve warm with your choice of sauce or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 40g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.