Microwave Sticky Toffee Pudding

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp dark brown sugar
• 3 tbsp heavy cream
• salt
• 2 medjool dates
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
• sour cream, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving

Instructions

1. Microwave 1 tablespoon of butter, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of cream, and a pinch of salt in 30‑second intervals until melted and smooth; set aside to thicken.
2. In a 12‑ounce microwave‑safe bowl, heat the dates with the remaining butter, cream, and baking soda for 30–60 seconds, then mash into a paste; stir in the flour, remaining sugar, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
3. Microwave the batter for 45–60 seconds until the top is set.
4. Serve warm topped with the prepared caramel sauce and a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream.