Toffee Pudding Delight (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/4 teaspoon salt.
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda.
04 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
05 - 1/2 cup heavy cream.
06 - 1 tablespoon butter, softened.
07 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar.
08 - 2/3 cup packed brown sugar.
09 - 1 2/3 cups plain flour.
10 - 8 ounces medjool dates, no pits.
11 - 1/3 cup room-temp butter.
12 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature.
13 - 1/2 cup butter for sauce.
14 - 1 cup of hot water.
15 - Pinch of salt.
16 - 2 tablespoons molasses.
17 - Chopped walnuts (optional).

# Instructions:

01 - Let the pitted dates soak in warm water for 5 minutes. Blend them, tossing in the baking soda.
02 - Beat together the butter and sugar until creamy. Stir in eggs, followed by molasses and vanilla. Add dry ingredients until combined.
03 - Gently fold the pureed dates into the batter.
04 - Pour batter into greased muffin pans and bake for 18-20 minutes at 350°F.
05 - Simmer the cream, butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt until thick. Stir in vanilla and pour over the puddings while it's still hot.

# Notes:

01 - Store for up to 5 days in the fridge.
02 - Vegan and gluten-free variations are possible.
03 - Can be kept frozen for up to 3 months.