Sticky Toffee Pudding

• 6 oz Medjool dates (pitted and chopped)
• ¾ cup boiling water
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 4 tbsp butter (softened)
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
• 4 tbsp butter (for sauce)
• ¾ cup brown sugar (for sauce)

How to Make It

1. 1

   Pour boiling water over dates with baking soda. Soak 10 minutes, then mash.

2. 2

   Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Fold in flour and date mixture.

3. 3

   Pour into a greased 8x8 pan. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.

4. 4

   Make toffee sauce: simmer cream, butter, and brown sugar together 5 minutes until thickened.

5. 5

   Poke holes in warm cake. Pour half the sauce over. Let soak 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve warm with remaining sauce and vanilla ice cream.