Sticky Toffee Pudding

Instructions

1- Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.

2- Butter a wide shallow 1.

3- 7-litre/3-pint ovenproof dish.

4- Put the butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and treacle into a mixing bowl.

5- Beat using an electric handheld whisk for about 30 seconds or until combined.

6- Pour in the milk gradually and whisk again until smooth.

7- Pour into the prepared dish.

8- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until well risen and springy in the centre.

9- To make the sauce, put all the ingredients into a saucepan and stir over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted.

10- Bring to the boil, stirring for a minute.

11- To serve, pour half the sauce over the pudding in the baking dish.

12- Serve with the cream or ice cream.