Sticky Toffee Pudding

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Sticky Toffee Pudding

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 tablespoons Butter -- room temperature
3/4 cup Granulated sugar
2 cups Flour
1 teaspoon Baking powder
1 Egg -- lightly beaten
3/4 cup Pitted dates
1 cup Boiling water
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1 teaspoon Vanilla
Toffee sauce:
3 tablespoons Butter
5 tablespoons Brown sugar
2 tablespoons Heavy cream

Soften the butter in a large mixing bowl, then add the sugar; cream them until
pale and light. Sift the flour and baking powder onto a plate. Beat the egg
with a little flour, into the creamed mixture. Continue beating for a few
minutes before mixing in the rest of the flour. Flour the dates lightly and
chop finely.
Put into a bowl and pour the boiling water over them.
Mix in the baking soda and the vanilla. Gradually blend this mixture into the
batter, mixing in well.
Transfer to an 11-by-7-inch, lightly greased cake pan, spreading out evenly.
Bake in a 350-degree oven for 40 minutes.

To make the toffee sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the
sugar and the cream. Simmer gently for 3 minutes. Cut the hot pudding into
squares and cover with the sauce. Place under a hot broiler until it bubbles.
Take care, as it burns easily. Serve at once.

6 to 8 servings

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