INGREDIENTS
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PUDDING CAKES
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•1 1/4 cups flour
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•1 1/4 cups whole dates, pitted, cut crosswise into 1/4" slices
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•3/4 cup warm coffee (or water if you prefer)
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•1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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•1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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•1/2 teaspoon salt
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•3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
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•2 large eggs room temperature
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•1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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•4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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TOFFEE SAUCE
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•8 tablespoon unsalted butter
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•1 cup packed brown sugar
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•2/3 cup heavy cream
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•1 tablespoon rum
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•1/2 teaspoon lemon juice