Grandma's Date Pudding
Grandma's date pudding recipe is a simple, but delicious, dessert. Bits of dates are suspended in a soft, almost gooey cake. This recipe is easy to make and is a perfect way to turn dates into dessert.
Servings: 9 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates chopped
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Makes: 8 x 8inch rectangle, 2inch height
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Place 1 cup dates (chopped) in a medium bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon baking soda over the top of them.
- Pour 1 cup boiling water over the dates. Set aside while you prep the remainder of the batter.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the 2 Tablespoons salted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar.
- Stir in the 1 large egg and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Add the 1 cup all-purpose flour and stir until combined into a thick dough.
- Pour the water and dates into bowl with the dough. Stir until it becomes a loose batter.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center has just a few moist crumbs.
- Serve warm with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Add some chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter if desired.
- Store loosely covered at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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