This is definitely one of my favourites! Serve as either individual desserts or enjoy a slice with a dollop of cream over a coffee with friends. Here's a great entertaining tip; make the individual desserts the night before and heat in the microwave Servings: 6

Sticky Date and Maple Pudding Recipe Ingredients: 1/4 c Sugar 1 c Self-raising Flour 1 Egg, beaten 50g Butter, melted 1 c Dates, cut in halves 1 tsp Baking Soda 1/2 cup Cottee's Maple Flavoured Syrup

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 180ºC.

2. In a bowl, combine dates, baking soda and 1/2 cup boiling water, allow to stand for 15 minutes or until the dates have softened and cooled.

3. In a large bowl, mix butter and sugar together, add egg and 1/4 cup Cottee's Maple Flavoured Syrup beating well.

4. Sift the flour into the creamed mixture and gently fold in with dates and any remaining liquid.

5. Pour remaining 1/4 cup Cottee's Maple Flavoured Syrup into the base of a 22cm diameter round cake tin lined with baking paper. Spoon over the cake batter.

6. Bake for about 35 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Serve cut into wedges with extra syrup on the side.

7. Alternatively, put 2 tsp Cottee's Maple Flavoured Syrup into the base of 6 greased ramekins, divide the batter evenly between them. Place on a baking tray and bake as above for 25-30 minutes.