Add to bowl: Dates, Dairy-free milk. Cook: 8–10 min | 95°C | Speed 1 | MC off.
Add: Vegan butter (cubed if cold). Blend: For smooth pudding: 20 sec | Speed 6. For traditional texture (some date bits): 5–10 sec | Speed 4. Let mixture cool 5 minutes.
Add directly to bowl: Flour, Brown sugar, Baking powder, Baking soda, Salt (if using). Mix: 10 sec | Speed 4. Scrape down, then: 5 sec | Speed 3.
Preheat oven: 180°C / 350°F. Pour batter into greased tin or molds. Bake times: Muffin tin: 18–22 min, Individual puddings: 22–25 min, 8-inch pan: 32–37 min.
Add: Dairy-free cream, Brown sugar, Vegan butter. Cook: 10 min | 100°C | Speed 2 | MC off. Add: Vanilla. Mix: 5 sec | Speed 3.
Prick warm pudding all over, Pour some sauce over and let it soak, Serve with extra sauce + vegan custard or ice cream.