Ingredients

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

How to Make Date Pudding

• 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 inch square baking dish.
• Spoon batter over syrup.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the centre of cake topping comes out clean.
• Serve warm with whipped cream.