English Sticky Toffee Pudding

The sticky toffee pudding is a classic English dessert that is sweet, tender and full of toffee flavor.

The gooey toffee sauce takes this pudding to the next level, making it a hit at any dinner party or family gathering.

Although this dessert is incredibly delicious, it can be quite heavy and high in calories.

Moderation is key when indulging in this sticky toffee pudding.

The English sticky toffee pudding may not have any health benefits per se, but it is great for satisfying your sweet tooth and improving your mood.

1.	Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.	Grease a 9-inch (22 cm) square baking dish with butter.
3.	In a large mixing bowl, cream together 4 tablespoons of butter and 3/4 cup of dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4.	Beat in the egg.
5.	In a separate bowl, sift together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
6.	Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until well combined.
7.	In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
8.	Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup of pitted dates and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
9.	Let the mixture stand for 5-10 minutes.
10.	Transfer the date mixture to a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
11.	Add the pureed date mixture to the batter and mix well.
12.	Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
13.	In a saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
14.	Add 3/4 cup of brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
15.	Add 1/2 cup of cream and bring to a boil.
16.	Reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
17.	Pour the warm toffee sauce over the pudding batter.
18.	Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
19.	Let cool for a few minutes before serving.