Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Sticky Toffee Pudding, a classic British dessert that combines moist date cake with a luscious toffee sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup chopped pitted dates
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Toffee Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 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 date cake: Combine dates, water, and baking soda. Cream butter and brown sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking powder, salt. Stir in date mixture. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Make the toffee sauce: Combine butter, brown sugar, cream in a saucepan. Simmer, stirring often, for 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat, add vanilla and salt.
- Serve: Pour warm toffee sauce over pudding slices. Top with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- This dessert is even better the next day—reheat individual servings with a splash of extra sauce.
- You can also bake it in muffin tins for single-serve portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
