"Sticky Toffee Pudding is one of Britain's most loved puddings. The dark, rich, date-filled sponge, drenched in thick toffee sauce is not for the faint-hearted, it is a deep, very sweet pudding - delicious. I recommend making the puddings a few days in advance and soaking in the sauce as described at the end of the recipe if you want a really sticky experience. Serve with ice-cream or a good dollop of custard sauce. Any wonder it is one of Harry Potter's favourite puddings...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 oz/225g cooking dates, stoned and chopped small
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6 fl oz/175ml boiling water
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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6 oz/ 175g self-raising
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1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
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2 large, fresh eggs, lightly beaten
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3 oz/85g butter , softened, plus extra for greasing