Creating Sticky Date Self-Saucing Pudding is simple and rewarding. Follow these steps to make this incredible dessert:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish or a pudding basin.
2. Prepare Dates: In a bowl, combine the chopped dates and 1 cup of boiling water. Add the baking soda and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
4. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
5. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
7. Incorporate Dates: Fold the date mixture into the batter until evenly combined. The batter will be thick.
8. Transfer to Dish: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top.
9. Prepare Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of brown sugar and 1 cup of boiling water. Pour this mixture over the batter in the baking dish.
10. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
11. Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

These steps will guide you in creating an incredible Sticky Date Self-Saucing Pudding that everyone will love.