Name: Sticky Toffee Pudding
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 cup 8 oz stout beer, preferably Guinness extra stout; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 6 large dates (pitted (6 oz)); 6 tablespoons 3 oz unsalted butter at room temperature; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (8 oz granulated sugar); 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 3 large eggs (at room temperature); 2 cups 8 oz all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 cup 8.5 oz packed dark brown sugar; 1 vanilla bean; 16 tablespoons 8 oz unsalted butter; 1/2 cup 4 oz heavy cream; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt