Sticky Date Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease a cake tin with some butter, then line it with nonstick baking paper.
2. 2
   Put dates and water in a pot and bring to the boil. Once mixture is boiling, turn heat off. Add baking powder and stir through, then set aside to cool.
3. 3
   Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating through well after each addition. Add vanilla and cooled date mixture and stir through until well combined.
4. 4
   Add self-raising flour and then gently fold through with a wooden spoon or spatula. Transfer mixture into the prepared cake tin and bake 30-35 minutes.
5. 5
   To test whether pudding is cooked, stick a skewer in the middle and leave for 2 seconds. If skewer comes out clean, it's cooked.