Classic Sticky Toffee Pudding - Rich British Dessert - Quickie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200g) pitted dates, chopped.
• 1 cup boiling water.
• 1 teaspoon baking soda.
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour.
• 1 teaspoon baking powder.
• 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened.
• 3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar.
• 2 large eggs.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter for sauce.
• 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar for sauce.
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for sauce.