Preheat the oven to 200oc and grease 8 x 150ml dariole moulds.
I have also been known to use 2 x large foil take away trays to make loaf style pudding, this is a great option if you want to freeze half!
Place the dates and 300ml water in a pan and bring to the boil
Whisk the butter and sugar until fluffy
Gradually add the syrup, treacle, vanilla extract and the eggs to the mixture
Then add the self-raising flour and mix well until all is combined
Using a blender, puree the date & hot water mix, add the bicarbonate of soda
Quickly add this to the egg and flour mix, stirring to combine
Fill the moulds, bake in the oven for 20-25 mins, if using the foil trays, it will need an extra 7-10 mins - check the top is firm to touch before removing
For the sauce
Place all the ingredients in the pan and bring to the boil
Simmer for 3-4 mins until glossy
Remove the puddings from the moulds/ portion pudding and pour the sauce over the top
Serve with clotted cream, ice cream or eat it just as it comes!
Sugar rush- jaw-breakingly delicious!
Recipe by Sustarian Living at https://www.sustarianliving.com/jaw-breaking-sticky-toffee-pudding/