Holiday Date Pudding

LeahinWA's Note:

This is my cousin Linda's recipe, and always on the table for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Definitely not for the calorie-conscious!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

Batter

• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 cups flour, sifted
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg

Sticky Sauce

• 3 1/2 cups boiling water
• 3 cups dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Soak dates in boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain.
3. Combine batter ingredients and spread in a 9X13 ungreased baking dish.
4. Combine Sticky Sauce ingredients and stir until sugar is dissolved.
5. Pour sauce over batter but do not stir.
6. Place baking dish on a large cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes.
7. Serve with whipped cream.