Description
Classic Sticky Toffee Pudding is a delightful British dessert that combines a moist sponge cake made from Medjool dates with a luscious toffee sauce. This rich, warm treat is perfect for any occasion, offering an indulgent experience that will leave your taste buds craving more. Serve it warm alongside vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a truly comforting dessert that feels like a hug in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates (pitted and chopped)
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- For Toffee Sauce: 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease an eight-inch square baking dish.
- In a small pot, simmer chopped Medjool dates in water for about five minutes until soft, then mash.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and dark brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in flour and baking powder until just combined; fold in the mashed date mixture.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for approximately 35 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the toffee sauce by heating heavy cream, dark brown sugar, butter, and vanilla extract over low heat until melted and bubbling.
- Once baked, let cool slightly before serving warm drizzled with toffee sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (78g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg