Description
Molasses Ginger Date Pudding with Zesty Syrup is a comforting dessert that combines rich flavors and textures, featuring a moist pudding base enhanced with dates and a tangy orange syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (1 cup) pitted dates, chopped
- 2 tbsp molasses (blackstrap or dark)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 250ml (1 cup) boiling water
- 100g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 150g (¾ cup) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 200g (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 120ml (½ cup) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 75g (⅓ cup) caster sugar
- 1 tsp grated orange zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the dates and measuring out the molasses, baking soda, and boiling water.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the molasses, vanilla extract, and grated ginger.
- Combine the soaked dates with the wet mixture, then gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease your baking dish. Pour the batter into the dish and bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
- While the pudding is baking, prepare the zesty syrup by combining orange juice, caster sugar, orange zest, and lemon juice in a saucepan and simmering until slightly thickened.
- Once the pudding is baked, pour the warm zesty syrup over it and serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze the pudding for up to 2 months, wrapped tightly.
- Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flaxseed meal or applesauce and use plant-based butter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Molasses, Ginger, Date, Pudding, Dessert, Zesty Syrup