adfree-recipe

We use cookies

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our cookie policy.

By clicking "Accept", you agree to our use of cookies.
Our cookie policy.

Spelt and almond sticky date pudding
0 Likes
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
70 minutes
Indulge guilt-free with a healthier twist on sticky date pudding.
Ingredients:
  • 200g fresh dates, pitted
  • 250ml (1 cup) boiling water
  • 2.50 gm bicarbonate of soda
  • 200g (1 1/4 cups) wholemeal spelt flour
  • 70g (1/3 cup) rapadura sugar or brown sugar
  • 60g whole almond meal (see tip)
  • 8.00 gm baking powder
  • 1.25 gm ground cinnamon
  • 1.25 gm ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 100g (1/3 cup) unsweetened apple puree
  • 80ml (1/3 cup) melted coconut oil (or olive oil)
  • Natural yoghurt, to serve
  • 60.00 ml rapadura sugar or brown sugar
  • 160ml (2/3 cup) pouring cream
  • 4.40 gm vanilla extract
Instructions:
  • Preheat your oven to 180C (160C fan forced) and generously grease a 20cm round cake pan. Line the pan with baking paper for easy removal after baking.
  • Place the dates in a large heatproof bowl and pour over the boiling water. Stir in the bicarbonate of soda and let it sit for 10 minutes to soften. Use a fork to gently mash the dates.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, almond meal, baking powder, and spices. Create a well in the center and add apple, oil, eggs, and date mixture. Stir until fully combined, then transfer the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Prepare the roasting pan by lining its base with a tea towel. Put the cake into the pan. Fill the roasting pan with boiling water until it reaches two-thirds up the side of the cake pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the roasting pan.
  • Prepare the caramel by combining sugar and 125ml (1/2 cup) of water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, then simmer gently for 5 minutes until it thickens and reduces by half. Add cream and vanilla, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  • Drizzle half of the sauce over the pudding, and serve with yogurt and the rest of the sauce on the side.

Similar Recipes