Description
Indulge in this rich and moist Sticky Toffee Pudding, a classic British dessert made with dates and drenched in warm toffee sauce. Perfect for special occasions or a comforting treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped (about 200g)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (115g)
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar (150g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Toffee Sauce:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (115g)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar (200g)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dates:
- Chop 1 cup of pitted dates and place them in a bowl. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the dates and add 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Let sit for 15-20 minutes to soften.
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream ½ cup of softened butter and ¾ cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Combine Mixtures:
- Add the soaked date mixture to the butter mixture, including the liquid. Mix until combined. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the Toffee Sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt ½ cup of butter. Stir in 1 cup of brown sugar and 1 cup of heavy cream. Cook until smooth, then add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Serve:
- Serve the warm pudding drizzled with toffee sauce. Enjoy with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in a splash of rum or bourbon into the toffee sauce.
- This pudding can be made ahead of time and reheated; it tastes even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 4g