Spiced Sticky Toffee Pudding

METHOD

DATE PASTE

1. In a saucepan add all the ingredients (pitted & chopped dates, water & spices) and put it on medium-low heat until it turns into a mushy/paste like texture and all the liquid is absorbed by the dates (if all the water evaporates before it turns into a mushy mix add a little more water at a time until desired texture).
2. This might take 15-20 minutes. Then set aside to cool slightly.
3. Before  mixing the  cake batter add in the bicarbonate of soda and mix well.

CAKE BATTER

1. Grease well a rectangle tray of choice and pre heat the oven to 170oC.
2. Place all the ingredients in a bowl and beat for 2 minutes to form a smooth batter.
3. Fold the date paste in the rest of the cake batter a couple spoonfuls at a time until it’s evenly mixed.
4. Pour the cake batter in the prepared tin.
5. Bake in the oven for around 35-40 minutes or until fully baked (this might vary significantly depending how deep your tray will be).

ASSEMBLY

1. Remove from the oven and evenly pour over the toffee sauce covering the whole cake.
2. Serve warm with custard or ice cream of choice.