Australian Sticky Date Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon butter
• 8 ounces dates, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 tablespoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup heavy cream, whipped