This cake like pudding is light and moist boasting a symphony of sweet sensations.
A comforting treat that combines the richness of dates with the decadent allure of a caramel sauce.
Consider adding a scoop of non dairy ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to complement the rich sweet flavors of this dessert.
EQUIPMENT: Blender, large mixing bowl, small cooking pot/saucepan, wooden spoon
INGREDIENTS FOR PUDDING
200g or 8 large dates, pitted and roughly chopped (I used medjool dates)
1 teaspoon baking soda
200ml boiled water
75g or 4 tablespoons vegan butter
80g or 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or choice of brown sugar)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lemon juice
180g or 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon self raising flour
pinch of salt (optional)
100 mls soy milk (or other plant milk)
SERVES 8-10
PREHEAT OVEN 375° F or 180° C
GREASE A CAKE TIN 20.5cm x 20.5 x 5.5 cm or 8 x 8 x 2 inches
or choose individual ramekins or such like.
METHOD
*In a bowl, pour boiling water over the chopped dates and stir in the baking soda.
Set aside for a few minutes for dates to soften.
*When dates have softened place in a blender and puree, set aside.
* In a separate large mixing bowl beat butter or coconut oil, coconut sugar and vanilla with a spoon or beaters until creamy.
*Add lemon juice and soften date mixture and stir well.
* Gradually fold in flour with a pinch of salt.
*Pour the pudding batter into prepared cake tin or your choice of mould.
*Bake for about 30 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
*When done remove from oven and let sit in the tin for at least 5-10 minutes.
*Turn out onto a cake rack and gently flip onto a serving platter.
*Cut into individual portions and place on serving plates.
*Drizzel with the cameral sauce and top with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
INGREDIENTS FOR CARAMEL SAUCE
1/4 - 1/8 cup sugar (depending how sweet you want the sauce)
80g or 4.5 tablespoons vegan butter
150ml or 3/4 cup coconut cream
Pinch of salt
METHOD
*In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter, coconut cream and a pinch of salt.
*Bring ingredients to a gentle boil, stirring continuously.
*Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, while continuing to stir.
*Remove from heat and let it cool slightly, the sauce will thicken while cooling.
SERVING;
*Cut into individual portions and place on serving plates.
*Drizzel with the cameral sauce and top with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
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