Sticky Toffee Pudding | TASTE

Ingredients

• 1⅓ c coarsely chopped dates
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ¾ c and 1½ tablespoons boiling water
• ⅓ c light brown sugar
• 1 lg egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 c and 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp cocoa powder
• ¾ c and 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
• ½ c light brown sugar
• ½ c and 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• ⅓ c unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp dark molasses
• generous pinch of salt
• Baking pan, approximately 6 by 9 inches, although the precise dimensions aren’t important