Ingredients:
2 TBSP butter, softened
2 TBSP granulated sugar
1 whole egg
1/2 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup boiling water
Additional water for steaming
Directions:
1. Allow butter to soften before preparing recipe. In a bowl, combine softened butter, sugar, and egg with mixer, add molasses.
2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well. Add flour mixture to butter mixture. Stir gently, add boiling water to the combined mixtures, and stir to form a smooth batter.
3. Lightly coat the inside of the Steamed Pudding Mold with butter or non-stick cooking spray. Pour butter into the mold. Seal mold by locking the lid in place.
4. Select a pot large enough to fit the mold inside. Place a small, round cake rack in the bottom of the pot to keep the mold level. Add enough water to the pot to jus cover the rack; the mold should not sit in the water. Bring water to a boil. Carefully lower the sealed Steamed Pudding Mold into the pot and onto the rack. Cover the pot and lower the heat to a simmer. Steam for 2 hours. Check water level occasionally to make sure the pot doesn't run dry.
5. After 2 hours, carefully lift the Steamed pudding mold out of the pot using oven mitts and allow it to cool so it is warm to the touch. Then, remove the lid and place a serving plate, upside down, over the mold opening. Firmly hold the plate against the mold and flip them over together, releasing the pudding onto the plate. Slice and serve the pudding while still warm. Drizzle with a generous amount of the vanilla cream topping.
VANILLA CREAM TOPPING
Ingredients:
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 cup confectioners sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup whipping cream/heavy cream
Directions:
Beat egg yolks. Stir in vanilla. Add confectioners sugar and mix until well incorporated. Add whipping or heavy cream and blend. Do NOT whip or fluff.
VARIATIONS
Add 1/4 to 1./2 cup finely chopped nuts or diced dried fruits, including dates, cherries and raisins
Mix 1 tsp of vanilla into the pudding batter before steaming.
