Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of this classic British dessert, Sticky Toffee Pudding, featuring a moist date cake drizzled with a decadent toffee sauce. Perfect for a cozy night in or a holiday gathering.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup chopped pitted dates
- 1 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
Toffee sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the dates: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish. Combine dates and boiling water with baking soda. Let sit.
- Make the cake batter: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients. Fold in soaked dates.
- Bake the pudding: Pour batter into dish and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Prepare the toffee sauce: Combine butter, sugar, and cream in a saucepan. Simmer until thickened. Stir in vanilla.
- Finish and serve: Poke holes in baked pudding, pour some sauce over it. Let soak and serve warm with more sauce and ice cream or cream.
Notes
- This dessert can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- For extra richness, warm the serving plates before plating.
- Consider using Medjool dates for a softer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
