Sticky Toffee Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Ingredients

• 200 g pitted dates (chopped)
• 250 ml boiling water
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 75 g unsalted butter (softened)
• 150 g brown sugar (light or dark, depending on preference)
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 175 g all-purpose flour (sifted)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 100 g unsalted butter
• 200 g brown sugar
• 200 ml heavy cream
• Pinch of salt
• 6–8 scoops vanilla ice cream (good quality)
• Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts for garnish