Date And Chocolate Steamed Pudding

• 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 None eggs
• 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour, sifted
• 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
• 4 oz bittersweet chocolate (85% cocoa), chopped
• 1/2 cup milk
• None None Ice cream, to serve

1. Lightly grease a 2-quart pudding basin with lid. Line bottom with parchment paper.
2. Beat butter, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Lightly fold in flour, dates, chocolate and milk.
3. Spoon mixture into basin. Cover with parchment paper and secure lid. Place basin in a large saucepan. Fill saucepan with enough hot water to come halfway up side of basin. Simmer on low for 1 1/2 hours, until cooked when tested (add additional water as needed).
4. Remove pudding from mold. Serve warm with ice cream.

butter, sugar, vanilla, eggs, flour, dates, bittersweet chocolate, milk, cream

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