Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Sticky Toffee Pudding, a classic British dessert that perfectly balances rich flavors with comforting textures. This decadent date pudding cake is drizzled with warm toffee sauce, making it an ideal treat for any occasion, from cozy family dinners to festive gatherings. With its irresistible combination of sweet dates and luscious toffee, this dessert is sure to impress everyone at the table. Pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through creating this beloved dessert that warms the heart.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pan
- 2 large eggs
- 8 ounces dried pitted dates
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 tablespoons butter (for sauce)
- 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar (for sauce)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and butter a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Pour boiling water over the dried dates and add baking soda; let sit for 10 minutes before pureeing.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg; in another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and date puree.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; pour into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, make the toffee sauce by melting butter in a saucepan and stirring in brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- After baking, poke holes in the pudding and pour over some toffee sauce; return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or using fresh dates instead of dried ones. Serve warm for the best experience!