This Sticky Date Pudding (a classic British dessert ~sticky toffee pudding) is delicious with toffee sauce poured over the warm cake. So perfect to serve for any occasions!
Preheat oven to 160°C. Place the dates, boiling water and bicarbonate of soda in a bowl, mix well and set aside for 10 minutes. **slightly drain away some liquid for less sweet (optional)
Place the date mixture, butter and sugar in a food processor and process until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the eggs, vanilla extract and flour and process until just combined(about 30 seconds).
Pour date mixture into greased muffin pan and bake for 20–22 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer.
Toffee sauce - place the butter, cream and sugar in a small pot over medium heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to the boil and cook for about 2 minutes or until thickened slightly. **add rum after boiled and stir well~~
Allow toffee sauce to cool slightly and pour over the warm cake to serve. (Great to serve with a dollop of vanilla ice cream)