Sticky Toffee Pudding with Ginger

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Chop the pitted dates and place them in a bowl. Pour the boiling water over the dates and let them soak for about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   After soaking, add the baking soda to the date mixture and stir well.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

6. 6

   Gently fold in the self-raising flour, vanilla extract, and ground ginger into the butter mixture.

7. 7

   Add the date mixture to the batter and mix until well combined.

8. 8

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. 10

    Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.

11. 11

    Serve the pudding warm, drizzled with toffee sauce.