Date Pudding

SUBMITTED BY: Sue Eberly

"My mother-in-law always whipped up this old-fashioned dessert at Thanksgiving and Christmas. My husband and I enjoy the chewy dates and sweet thick syrup drizzled on top. It's impossible to resist a second helping."

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	40 Min
READY IN	55 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Whipped cream

DIRECTIONS

In a saucepan, bring 1 cup brown sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add butter; set aside. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and remaining brown sugar. Stir in milk until smooth. add dates and walnuts.
Pour hot brown sugar syrup into an 8-in. square baking dish. Spoon batter over syrup. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of cake topping comes out clean. Serve warm with whipped cream.