Sticky Toffee Pudding

Method

• step 1

  Preheat oven to 180c and grease the baking tin well

• step 2

  Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together

• step 3

  Chop the dates and place in a saucepan with the water, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 mins

• step 4

  Remove from the heat and add the golden syrup, stir well to combine

• step 5

  Add the bicarbonate of soda - the mixture will froth up

• step 6

  Cream the butter until light and fluffy, then add the light brown sugar and cream together until light and fluffy

• step 7

  Add the eggs one at a time and beat well to combine, and then stir in the vanilla.

• step 8

  Add half the flour and mix to combine, add the date mixture in two lots, stirring to combine and finally mix in the remaining flour.

• step 9

  Pour the mixture into the tin and bake for approximately 25 mins

• step 10

  For the Sauce- Place the butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stir until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Add the cream, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 mins, stirring continuously and allow the sauce to reduce and thicken. Serve warm