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Sticky Toffee Pudding

Sticky Toffee Pudding is a traditional British dessert featuring a soft, spongy date cake drenched in rich toffee sauce. Perfect for a cozy winter evening, it’s sweet, warm, and comforting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
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Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g pitted dates chopped
  • 250 ml boiled water
  • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • 85 g unsalted butter softened
  • 175 g light muscovado sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 175 g self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Toffee Sauce:
  • 100 g unsalted butter
  • 200 g dark brown sugar
  • 150 ml double cream
  • Optional Additions:
  • Chopped nuts e.g., walnuts or pecans
  • Spices like allspice cinnamon, or nutmeg
  • Orange zest or dark chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat and Prepare:
  2. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  3. Grease a baking dish and line with parchment paper.
  4. Prepare the Dates:
  5. Soak 200g of chopped dates in 250ml boiled water for 10 minutes.
  6. After soaking, add 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to the mixture.
  7. Blend the softened dates into a smooth paste using a blender or food processor.
  8. Make the Batter:
  9. Cream together 85g unsalted butter and 175g light muscovado sugar until fluffy.
  10. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
  11. Fold in the date paste, 175g self-raising flour, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  12. Bake:
  13. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  14. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the sponge springs back when touched and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
  15. Make the Toffee Sauce:
  16. Melt 100g unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  17. Stir in 200g dark brown sugar until dissolved.
  18. Gradually add 150ml double cream, stirring continuously until smooth and glossy.
  19. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  20. Serve:
  21. Cut the warm sticky toffee pudding into squares.
  22. Pour generous amounts of toffee sauce over the pudding before serving.
  23. Optional: Serve with vanilla ice cream, custard, or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • Be sure to soak the dates thoroughly, as this will ensure a moist and flavorful cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter to maintain the light texture of the sponge.
  • The toffee sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated when needed.