Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sticky Toffee Pudding is the quintessential comfort dessert, featuring a rich, moist sponge cake filled with sweet dates and drizzled with a decadent toffee sauce. This classic British treat envelops you in warmth with every bite, making it ideal for cozy gatherings or indulgent nights at home. Served warm, perhaps alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this delightful dessert promises an unforgettable experience that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a square baking dish or individual ramekins.
- In a bowl, combine chopped dates and baking soda. Pour hot water over them and let soak.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in flour until smooth, then fold in soaked dates along with any remaining liquid from the bowl.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the sauce, combine heavy cream, brown sugar, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm by drizzling sauce over each slice of pudding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg