Decadent Sticky Toffee Pudding with Rich Toffee Sauce Recipe
Sticky Toffee Pudding is a classic British dessert featuring a moist date sponge cake drenched in a rich, buttery toffee sauce. This comforting treat combines the natural sweetness of dates with a luscious caramel cream topping, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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For the Pudding
- 200g pitted dates, chopped
- 250ml boiling water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 85g unsalted butter, softened
- 175g brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 175g self-raising flour
For the Toffee Sauce
- 100g unsalted butter
- 200g brown sugar
- 250ml double cream
Instructions
- Soak and Blend Dates: Place the chopped dates in a bowl and pour over the boiling water. Stir in the baking soda and let the mixture soak for 10 minutes until softened. Then, blend or mash the dates into a thick paste.
- Make the Batter: In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Fold in the self-raising flour gently, then stir in the blended date mixture until fully combined into a smooth batter.
- Bake the Pudding: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Pour the batter into a greased baking dish or individual ramekins. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the pudding is golden brown.
- Prepare the Toffee Sauce: While the pudding bakes, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Slowly pour in the cream and simmer gently, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Serve: Remove the pudding from the oven and while still warm, pour the toffee sauce generously over the top. Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by extra cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For extra moistness, soak the dates longer or use Medjool dates for a richer flavor.
- Use fresh eggs at room temperature for best batter consistency.
- The toffee sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
- Serve with custard or vanilla ice cream to complement the sweetness.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.
Keywords: Sticky Toffee Pudding, British dessert, date cake, toffee sauce, classic pudding
