Tipsy Tart / Brandy pudding

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup dates
• 3ml salt
• 0.5 cup mixed nuts
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 eggs
• 113g butter
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

METHOD

Cream butter and sugar together. Mix eggs, salt, baking powder with butter-sugar. Boil dates in water. Add everything together and mix well. Bake for 40 minutes at 180 degrees (reduce heat as baking progresses).

SYRUP

• 1.75 cups sugar
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup brandy
• 15ml butter
• 5ml vanilla
• Boil sugar and butter in water. Add the rest, mix well and pour over baked pudding. Allow to cool. Garnish with cream, cherries and nuts