Decadent Sticky Toffee Pudding

Decadent Sticky Toffee Pudding

60 mins
medium
10 servings

A rich and irresistible sticky toffee pudding, perfect for a special occasion or a comforting weekend treat. This recipe features a moist date cake topped with a decadent toffee sauce.

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Equipment Needed

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Stand Mixer (or Hand Mixer)
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 2.00 cupsDates(Finely chopped pitted dates)
  • 1.00 cupWater
  • 0.25 tspBaking Soda
  • 1.75 cupsAll-Purpose Flour
  • 0.50 tspBaking Powder
  • 1.00 tspSalt(Diamond Crystal or Kosher)
  • 1.00 cupDark Brown Sugar(Packed)
  • 1.00 cupUnsalted Butter(Room temperature)
  • 3.00 largeEggs(Room temperature)
  • 2.00 tspVanilla Extract
  • 1.75 cupsDark Brown Sugar(Packed)
  • 1.50 cupsHeavy Cream
  • 6.00 TbspUnsalted Butter
  • 0.50 tspSalt(Diamond Crystal or Kosher)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine dates and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer until dates are soft and most liquid is absorbed.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

2

Cool dates, stir in baking soda. Prepare a baking dish with parchment paper and oil spray.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

4

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed. Fold in the cooled date mixture.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

6

In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until thickened, about 8 minutes.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

7

Stir in salt. Let cool slightly.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Pierce the hot cake all over with a skewer. Pour toffee sauce over the cake.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

9

Return to oven and bake until sauce bubbles, about 5-7 minutes.

Estimated time: 7 minutes

10

Let cool slightly before cutting into squares. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, drizzled with extra toffee sauce.

Estimated time: 10 minutes