australian sticky date pudding

Directions

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   Australian Sticky Date Pudding (Cake) Posted by CookinMom at recipe goldmine.com May 14, 2001 This Australian recipe, a very moist, scrumpti

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   You'll find it on restaurant and dinner party menus across that country

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   Cake 1/2 cup butter, room temperature, cut into eight pieces plus extra to butter pan 1 1/4 cups chopped pitted dates 1 teaspoon baking soda

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   Butter a 9-inch round baking pan with sides at least 2 inches high, such as a springform pan

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   Place the dates in a saucepan and cover with water (about 1 1/2 cups)

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   Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and cook for 3 minutes

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   Add the baking soda (the mixture will foam) and set aside

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   In a bowl, cream the cut up butter, sugar and eggs, adding the eggs one at a time