BBC Good Food

29 September 2009

Tested

"Having always thought dates must taste as awful as they look, this was the perfect introduction to them. Once i realised that they weren't pre-pitted from Julian Graves (my food processor survived - just) i was delighted to find this pudding tasted amazing ! I did add some pecans to the base (i made one large one in a 2pint pudding bowl) and i can only assume that the quantity stated for the vanilla should read 1 TSP and NOT TBSP ?? i went with the former for fear of overwhelming the pudding and could still taste the vanilla. This recipe has been passed on to many friends already !"

14 August 2009

Tested

"Having been served this delicious cake by my sister in law i rushed home to try it. First attempt ended up more like a rhubarb eve's pudding and was sooo heavy despite following the recipe to the letter including fan assist temp (as per my oven). Second attempt i went with the traditional gradual mixing of butter with sugar, then adding the eggs, then the custard, baking powder & vanilla then flour last. I also went with the higher temp (180), keeping an eye on it for the last 5 mins or so. However, it still took a little longer (10 mins each stage) than the recipe states. However, this time it was just perfect !!! hip hip hurray !"