Sticky Toffee Pudding
A warm, comforting British dessert made with moist sponge and rich toffee sauce, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Pudding Ingredients
- 200 g pitted dates
- 250 ml boiling water Used for soaking the dates.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 100 g unsalted butter, softened
- 150 g brown sugar For the pudding.
- 2 large eggs
- 200 g self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Toffee Sauce Ingredients
- 150 ml heavy cream
- 100 g brown sugar For the sauce.
- 100 g unsalted butter For the sauce.
- 150 ml heavy cream For the sauce.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine the pitted dates and boiling water. Let sit for 10 minutes, then stir in baking soda.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, followed by the date mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
Toffee Sauce Preparation
- Meanwhile, to make the sauce, combine the butter, brown sugar, and cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is smooth.
Serving
- Once the pudding is done, poke holes in the top and pour some of the sauce over it. Let it soak for a few minutes before serving with more sauce and whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Make a day in advance for best flavor. Store in the fridge and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSodium: 200mgSugar: 30g
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