Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipes

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180C/370F/Gas 4

2. 2

   Mix the dates, bicarbonate of soda and the water together in a bowl and leave to soak for ten minutes

3. 3

   In a clean bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy

4. 4

   Still stirring the butter mixture, gradually add the eggs, making sure they are well mixed in

5. 5

   Still stirring, gradually add the flour, then add the date mixture

6. 6

   Pour the mixture into a 20cm/8in square cake tin. Place into the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until cooked through

7. 7

   To make the sauce, melt the butter in a thick bottomed pan over a medium heat

8. 8

   Add the brown sugar, vanilla pod and cream and stir well. Simmer for five minutes

9. 9

   To serve, spoon out a portion of the pudding onto a plate and pour over the hot toffee sauce