1 c boiling water

1 c dates, chopped

1 tsp soda

1½ c flour

1 Tbsp baking powder

¼ c butter

1 c sugar

1 egg

1 c nuts, chopped

Sauce:

1 c sugar

1 c cream

½ c butter

Pour water over dates. When cooled add soda. Cream butter and sugar. Add egg, date mixture, dry ingredients and nuts.

Bake in muffin tins 25-30 minutes at 350°

Cook over heat 15 minutes, don’t boil. Serve hot over warm pudding. Soak sugar cubes in lemon extract, place on top and light.