In a small saucepan combine dates, baking soda, and boiling water and let sit 10 minutes.
Add dates and water to the pudding mixture and beat until smooth.
Pour into slow-cooker on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. When cooked begin caramel sauce.
Boil butter, brown sugar, and cream for 2 minutes. Poke holes in the pudding and pour half the sauce over top. Save remaining sauce to spoon over each serving of sticky toffee pudding.
Recipe by Jellibean Journals at https://jellibeanjournals.com/slow-cooker-sticky-toffee-pudding/