English Sticky Toffee Pudding

Name: English Sticky Toffee Pudding
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 8 oz dates, chopped and pitted; 1 1/2 cup water; 1/3 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup brown sugar; 2 tsp vanilla; 2 eggs; 2 1/4 tsp brown sugar; 2 Tbsp corn syrup; 1 2/3 cup flour; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 cup + 3/4 Tbsp brown sugar; chopped pecans, optional