Sticky Toffee Pudding

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Pour the boiling water over the dates, add bicarbonate of soda and leave for 10 minutes, then mash roughly.

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200 g pitted dates, chopped

250 ml boiling water

1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

75 g soft butter

150 g dark brown sugar

2 eggs

180 g self-raising flour

1 teaspoon vanilla

For the sauce: 100 g butter

150 g dark brown sugar

200 ml double cream

1 tablespoon black treacle, optional

Do not discard the date soaking liquid.

Simmer the sauce gently so the cream stays smooth.

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