Sticky Toffee Pudding

This recipe is nearly fool-proof, and an absolute favourite. This, still just warm (not hot), with a dollop of icecream

The Cake bit

175g dates
175g sugar
175g SR flour
50g butter
2 eggs
1tsp bicarb soda
1/2dps vanilla essence
 

Chop dates & boil with 1/2pt water
Add bicarb & cool
Mix butter & sugar, add eggs & fold in flour.
add dates & vanilla
bake 20-25min @ 180c

Toffee sauce
200g soft brown sugar
125g butter
6tbl double cream
1/2 tsp vanilla
All ingredients in a pan and boil for 3 minutes. Pour over sponge