Ingredients for Australian Sticky Date Pudding
- 3/4 cup butter, divided (1/2 cup melted for pudding batter, 1/4 cup for sauce)
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 1/4 cups boiling water, divided (1 cup for softening dates, 1/4 cup for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Granulated Sugar (not explicitly called for in recipe instructions; brown sugar is specified)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (inferred for sauce, as commonly used in sticky date sauce)
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, divided (1 cup for pudding batter, 1/2 cup for sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (inferred for sauce, distinct from vanilla extract in pudding)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
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How to Make Australian Sticky Date Pudding
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Combine the chopped dates and boiling water in a bowl. Let it stand for 10 minutes to soften the dates.
- In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the softened date mixture.
- Add the hot water and gently fold it into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- While the pudding is baking, prepare the sauce: In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and boiling water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and butter are melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Once the pudding is baked, immediately pour the hot sauce over the top.
- Let the pudding stand for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
31 g
Sugar
157g
Fat
127g
Carbs
20g