½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
1 cup pitted, chopped dates
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Whipped cream, for garnish
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease a glass 8 × 8-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl cream the butter. Gradually add the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, milk, flour, and baking powder. Mix well. Fold in the dates and walnuts. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until the pudding is set. Let cool. Serve with whipped cream.
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Judith Rumble, Queen
Rio Red Hots,
Rio Vista, California