Sticky Toffee Pudding (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 8 ounces medjool dates, pitted.
02 - 1 cup boiling water.
03 - 1/3 cup butter, room temperature.
04 - 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed.
05 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
06 - 2 large eggs, room temperature.
07 - 2 tablespoons molasses.
08 - 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour.
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.
10 - 1 teaspoon baking soda.
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt.
12 - 1/2 cup heavy cream.
13 - 1/2 cup butter.
14 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar.
15 - Pinch salt.
16 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
17 - Chopped walnuts (optional).

# Instructions:

01 - Soak pitted dates in boiling water for 5 minutes. Process in food processor with baking soda.
02 - Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, molasses, vanilla. Mix in sifted dry ingredients.
03 - Fold processed date mixture into batter gently.
04 - Pour into greased muffin tin. Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes.
05 - Cook cream, butter, sugar and salt until thickened. Add vanilla. Serve warm over cakes.

# Notes:

01 - Can make up to 5 days ahead.
02 - Can be made gluten-free or vegan.
03 - Freezes well for up to 3 months.