Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.

2. 2

   Chop the dates and place them in a saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in the baking soda. Set aside to cool.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Fold in the flour, then gently mix in the cooled date mixture until well combined.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   While the pudding is baking, make the toffee sauce. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.

8. 8

   Once the pudding is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.

9. 9

   Serve the pudding warm, drizzled with the toffee sauce.