Decadent Sticky Toffee Pudding

Decadent Sticky Toffee Pudding

120 mins
medium
10 servings

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

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Equipment Needed

  • Baking dish (13x9x2 inches)
  • Electric Mixer (or hand mixer)
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Wooden skewer or toothpick

Ingredients

  • 2.00 cupsMedjool Dates(Finely chopped)
  • 1.00 cupWater
  • 0.25 teaspoonBaking Soda
  • 1.75 cupsAll-Purpose Flour
  • 0.50 teaspoonBaking Powder
  • 1.00 teaspoonSalt(Diamond Crystal or Kosher)
  • 1.00 cupDark Brown Sugar(Packed)
  • 1.00 cupUnsalted Butter(Room temperature)
  • 3.00 largeEggs(Room temperature)
  • 2.00 teaspoonsVanilla Extract
  • 1.75 cupsDark Brown Sugar(Packed)
  • 1.50 cupsHeavy Cream
  • 6.00 tablespoonsUnsalted Butter
  • 0.50 teaspoonSalt(Diamond Crystal or Kosher)

Instructions

1

Combine dates and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer until dates are soft and most liquid is absorbed (5-8 minutes).

Estimated time: 8 minutes

2

Cool the date mixture, then 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. Set aside.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Cream together brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed. Stir in the date mixture.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

6

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

Estimated time: 30 minutes

7

In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring until butter melts and sugar dissolves.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Maintain a gentle boil until the sauce thickens slightly (8 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in salt.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

9

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

Estimated time: 2 minutes

10

Return to the oven and bake until the sauce bubbles (5-7 minutes). Let cool slightly before serving.

Estimated time: 7 minutes

11

Cut into squares, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Estimated time: 5 minutes