Description
Sticky toffee pudding is a classic British dessert that combines a moist sponge cake made with dates and a rich toffee sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped dates, pitted
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar (for sauce)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or a similar-sized oven-safe dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the chopped dates and boiling water. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until the dates soften.
- Stir the date mixture into the butter mixture until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the pudding is baking, prepare the toffee sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, dark brown sugar, and butter. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Add the vanilla extract and remove from heat.
- Once the pudding is done, let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle the warm toffee sauce over the pudding and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For a nutty flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter before baking.
- If you prefer a richer sauce, substitute half of the heavy cream with sweetened condensed milk for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: Net Carbs: 45g
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: Not specified