Individual Sticky Date Puddings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup pitted dried dates, coarsely chopped
1/2 tsp baking soda
3 tbsp butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 None egg
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1/4 cup flour
None None Whipped cream and strawberries, to serve
None None FOR THE BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tbsp butter

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. 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.