*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                          Sticky Toffee Pudding

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      tablespoons   Butter -- room temperature
     3/4  cup           Granulated sugar
   2      cups          Flour
   1      teaspoon      Baking powder
   1                    Egg -- lightly beaten
     3/4  cup           Pitted dates
   1      cup           Boiling water
   1      teaspoon      Baking soda
   1      teaspoon      Vanilla
                        Toffee sauce:
   3      tablespoons   Butter
   5      tablespoons   Brown sugar
   2      tablespoons   Heavy cream

Soften the butter in a large mixing bowl, then add the sugar; cream them until
pale and light. Sift the flour and baking powder onto a plate. Beat the egg 
with a little flour, into the creamed mixture. Continue beating for a few 
minutes before mixing in the rest of the flour. Flour the dates lightly and 
chop finely.
Put into a bowl and pour the boiling water over them.
Mix in the baking soda and the vanilla. Gradually blend this mixture into the 
batter, mixing in well.
Transfer to an 11-by-7-inch, lightly greased cake pan, spreading out evenly. 
Bake in a 350-degree oven for 40 minutes.

 To make the toffee sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the 
sugar and the cream. Simmer gently for 3 minutes. Cut the hot pudding into 
squares and cover with the sauce. Place under a hot broiler until it bubbles. 
Take care, as it burns easily. Serve at once.

 6 to 8 servings

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