Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Classic Sticky Toffee Pudding. Moist date cake topped with a decadent toffee sauce, this British dessert is a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the pudding:
- 1 cup chopped pitted dates
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 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
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a 9-inch square baking dish or individual ramekins.
- Prepare the dates: In a bowl, combine chopped dates and boiling water. Stir in baking soda and let sit for 10 minutes to soften.
- Make the batter: Cream together the butter and brown sugar, beat in the eggs, add vanilla, and mix in the soaked dates.
- Add dry ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Bake the pudding: Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare the toffee sauce: Cook butter, brown sugar, and cream in a saucepan until slightly thickened. Stir in vanilla and salt.
- Finish and serve: Poke holes in the pudding, pour warm toffee sauce over it, and let it soak in. Serve warm with extra sauce and ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- You can make the pudding and sauce ahead and reheat before serving.
- This dessert is perfect for cozy gatherings and holiday meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
