Description
Sticky Toffee Pudding is a beloved British dessert that combines a moist sponge cake, enriched with sweet Medjool dates, and topped with a luscious toffee sauce. This delightful treat is perfect for cozy evenings or special gatherings, served warm alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Each bite offers a comforting blend of flavors and textures that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (for sauce)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Soak the chopped dates in boiling water for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and light brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually fold in the flour followed by the soaked dates and their liquid.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the sauce, combine heavy cream, dark brown sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling.
- Serve warm pudding drizzled with the toffee sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg