Sticky Toffee Pudding--Heaven on a Plate!

INGREDIENTS

8 oz

dates, finely chopped (about 1¼ cups packed)

1 cup

boiling water

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, room temperature

1 cup

packed (6 ounces) golden brown sugar

large eggs

1 3/4 cups

flour

1/2 tsp

baking powder

2 tbsp

instant coffee granules

1 tsp

baking soda

2 cups

whipping cream

cup, packed (6 ounces) dark brown sugar

1/4 cup

unsalted butter

optional - 1 tbsp Drambuie liqueur