Sticky Toffee Pudding

Bahan-bahan (9 porsi)

• 8 oz pitted dates (about 1½ cups)
• 1 cup water
• 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (packed) dark brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1⅓ cups (packed) dark brown sugar
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup whisky (or substitute more heavy cream)
• ½ teaspoon orange zest, from 1 orange (optional)