Sticky Toffee Pudding with a Blueberry Twist

Ingredients:

For the Pudding:

1 cup pitted dates, chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup boiling water
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
For the Toffee Sauce:

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Blueberry Topping:

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