Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.

Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together the dates and baking soda. Pour boiling water over the dates just enough to cover them.

Step 3: Cream 1/3 cup of butter with white sugar until it's light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and mix well. Add the flour and date mixture (including water) to the egg mixture and fold together.

Step 4: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.

Step 5: While the cake is cooling slightly, prepare the caramel sauce. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, 1/3 cup butter, and evaporated milk. Cook over medium heat, bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Step 6: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour the caramel sauce over individual servings of warm cake. Serve and enjoy, even if it's not a steak on the grill.