Sticky Toffee Pudding A Winter Desserts Dream

Instructions:

1. Soak chopped dates in boiling water with baking soda.
2. Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time.
4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the date mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Pour batter into a prepared baking pan.
7. Bake in a preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Combine butter, brown sugar, and cream in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce has thickened slightly.
9. While the pudding is still warm, poke holes all over the surface with a skewer or toothpick.
10. Slowly pour the toffee sauce over the warm pudding, allowing it to soak in.
11. Combine sugar and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over medium heat, without stirring, until the sugar caramelizes to a deep amber color.
12. Carefully whisk in the warm cream and butter. Be careful, as the mixture may bubble vigorously.
13. Stir in the sea salt.
14. Serve warm with a drizzle of salted caramel sauce and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Enjoy these winter desserts!