Sticky Date Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

None None FOR THE STICKY DATE PUDDING
3/4 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 tsp baking soda
3 tbsp butter, at room temperature
1 None egg
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1/4 cup flour
None None Whipped cream or ice cream, to serve
None None FOR THE BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp butter

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. Lightly grease a 1-quart rectangular baking pan. Combine dates and 1/2 cup boiling water in a small bowl. Stir in baking soda. Let stand for 10 mins.
Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and creamy. Add egg, beating well. Fold in sifted combined flours, then date mixture. Spoon into prepared pan.
Bake for 30-35 mins until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
Meanwhile for the butterscotch sauce, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan on low heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1-2 mins until thickened slightly.
Serve warm pudding with butterscotch sauce and whipped cream or ice cream.