Christmas Sticky Toffee Pudding

Directions

1. Combine the dates and hot tea in a small bowl. Soak for 10 minutes. Set aside.

2. In a separate bowl mix the softened butter sugar, eggs, and vanilla with a dough hook.

3. In another bowl stir together the dry ingredients then add to the wet ingredients.

4. Pour in the date mixture and blend.

5. Prepare a 9-inch round cake pan with a generous amount of nonstick spray. Pour the mixture into pan and bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes or until the toothpick comes out with a little crumb on it.

6. Prepare the sauce while the cake is baking: In a small saucepan melt the butter over low heat and add the other ingredients. Bring to a boil and continue to boil over medium heat for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Take off the heat and set aside.

7. In a small saucepan melt the butter over low heat and add the other ingredients. Bring to a boil and continue to boil over medium heat for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Take off the heat and set aside.
8. 7.  Let cake cool 10 minutes on wire rack. Invert onto platter. Pour warm sauce over top the cake and serve warm.