Pumpkin Sticky Date Pudding (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Ingredients

• 10 Medjool dates (pips-out)
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 cup almond meal (or almond flour)
• 1/2 cup cassava (or tapioca flour)
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda (bicarb soda)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/3 cup coconut oil (room temperature or slightly softened (plus more for greasing the dish, or butter))
• 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
• 1 can pumpkin purée (400-410 grams / 14.5 oz., see notes)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 can coconut milk (full-fat, refrigerated)
• 6 tablespoons maple syrup
• A pinch of salt