Description
Indulge in this decadent Sticky Toffee Pudding, a classic British dessert featuring a moist date cake drizzled with a rich toffee sauce. Perfect for a cozy night in or a special gathering.
Ingredients
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Main Cake:
- 1 cup chopped pitted dates
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the toffee sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish or individual ramekins.
- Prepare the dates: In a bowl, combine chopped dates and boiling water, then stir in baking soda. Let sit for 10 minutes to soften.
- Make the cake batter: In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing just until combined. Stir in the softened date mixture.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the toffee sauce: In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, then simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
- Serve: Poke holes in the warm cake and pour half the toffee sauce over it. Let it soak for 10 minutes, then serve warm with more sauce and optionally a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- You can make the pudding and sauce a day ahead. Reheat gently before serving.
- Try substituting chopped figs or prunes for dates if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
