Sticky Toffee Pudding A Winter Desserts Dream - EPPYC

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225g) pitted dates, chopped
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons (45ml) water
• ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream, warmed
• 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt (plus more for sprinkling)