Clare's Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 stick sweet unsalted butter
• 1/2 stick sweet unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
• 6 ounces dates, pitted
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch salt
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 teaspoon orange zest
• Whipped cream, for serving