Description
This wonderfully delicious Amish Country Date Nut Pudding is dense, moist, and very rich. Top with a Pecan Praline Sauce and a dollop of whipped cream.Â
Ingredients
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- 1 cup chopped dates (8oz, 227g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup boiling water (7.8oz, 222g)
- 1 cup sugar (7oz, 198g)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted (.5oz, 14g)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (5oz, 142g)
- 1/2 cup nuts, walnuts or pecans (2oz, 57g)
To serve:
- Pecan Praline Sauce (click for link)
- Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare an 8-inch square or 9-inch round baking pan by spraying with non-stick baking spray. Line the bottom with a fitted piece of parchment paper and spray paper.
- Put chopped dates into a mixing bowl. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 cup boiling water. Stir occasionally and let set until cooled. The dates will turn into a chunky puree.
- When cool, add sugar, butter, egg, vanilla, and salt. Mix well to combine. Add the flour and mix to combine. Add the nuts and stir to combine.
- Pour into prepared baking pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- Let cool somewhat. Best eaten warm. Top with Pecan Praline Sauce and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10
- chilling time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 269
- Sugar: 39.3 g
- Sodium: 278.9 mg
- Fat: 6.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 52.7 g
- Protein: 3.2 g
- Cholesterol: 24.1 mg