Figgy Pudding - D's Supermarket

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped dried figs
• 1 cup chopped pitted dates
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons rum extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter for the sauce
• 1 cup dark brown sugar for the sauce