Figgy pudding without figs (toffee pudding)

 

Ingredients
Serves: 6
• 1 1/2 cups plain flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup soft brown sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 6 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Toffee sauce:
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
•1 cup soft brown sugar
• 1 cup double cream

Preparation method
Prep: 15 mins |Cook: 30 mins
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F

2. In a large bowl sift together the flour, salt and baking powder. Add the sugar and mix well.

3. In another bowl add the milk, eggs, vanilla and melted butter. Whisk together until a light frothy foam forms on top.

4. Add the milk mixture to the flour and mix together until smooth.

5. Pour into greased baking dish and bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until cake is firm on top; start checking after 20 minutes.

6. For the sauce, add the butter, sugar and cream to a large saucepan and simmer over medium high heat until sauce is smooth and dark brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes before serving with pudding.