21.   Divide the cake mixture between them.

22.   The special cake shapes used to form the helter-skelter are obtained by part-filling pudding basins with raw cake mixture, resulting in shallow domed cakes.

23.   Pour the cooled custard over the cake mixture.

24.   Slowly stir in the baking powder and cup of the date cooking liquid, until the cake mixture resembles thick pancake batter.

25.   Spread the topping over the cake mixture.

26.   Spread over cake mixture in pan.