Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sticky toffee pudding is a comforting dessert that combines a moist sponge cake made with fresh dates and is generously topped with warm, luscious toffee sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this indulgent treat is sure to delight your guests and leave them craving more. With its rich flavor and delightful texture, sticky toffee pudding is the ultimate dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Soak the chopped dates in boiling water for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gently fold in the sifted flour and baking soda until just combined. Stir in the soaked dates along with their soaking liquid.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish or ramekins and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the toffee sauce, combine heavy cream, brown sugar, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until melted and bubbling.
- Serve warm pudding drizzled with toffee sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Use fresh Medjool dates for optimal flavor. Allow the pudding to cool slightly before serving for best texture. Consider adding chopped nuts or variations like chocolate chips for extra flavor.