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A rich, dark slice of Sticky Toffee Pudding generously covered in dripping toffee sauce.

Sticky Toffee Pudding

  • Author: faironplay.com
  • Total Time: 55 min
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic British dessert featuring a moist sponge cake with dates, topped with a rich toffee sauce.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 175 g pitted dates
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 225 ml boiling water
  • 115 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 115 g dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 225 g self-raising flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 100 g dark brown sugar (for sauce)
  • 100 ml double cream (for sauce)
  • 100 g unsalted butter (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180 C (350 F). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. Chop the dates finely. Dissolve the baking soda in the boiling water and pour it over the chopped dates. Let this stand for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the 115g butter and 115g brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the date and water mixture.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. While the cake bakes, prepare the sauce: Combine the 100g butter, 100g brown sugar, and cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  10. Once the pudding is out of the oven, poke holes all over the top with a skewer. Pour half of the warm toffee sauce over the hot pudding.
  11. Let the pudding cool slightly before cutting. Serve warm with the remaining sauce poured over individual portions.

Notes

  • You can substitute chopped prunes for dates if you prefer.
  • Make the toffee sauce ahead of time and reheat gently before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 35 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 55g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: sticky toffee pudding, date cake, toffee sauce, British dessert, sponge cake

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