Few things are as irresistible as a gloriously golden toffee sauce. Ludicrously moreish and rich with a deep caramel flavour, this simple yet versatile sauce is a real crowd-pleasing treat.

Mix well until fully combined ... While the pudding is resting, make the toffee sauce. Place butter, golden syrup, brown sugar, and cream into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium ...

Mix and then fold in the date and rum mixture ... Once cooked, remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool. For the toffee sauce, put the sugar, syrup, treacle and butter into a pan ...

The rich toffee sauce and spiced cake create the perfect ... Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix ...

Lucy Lord's cookbook Cook for the Soul is all about delicious comfort and this recipe ticks all the boxes ... studded with dates and enough warm toffee sauce to sink a ship.