Sticky Toffee Pudding
This indulgent sticky toffee pudding is a classic British dessert made with dates, caramel sauce, and a moist sponge cake.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream - For serving
- Caramel sauce - 1 cup, for serving
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour - 1 1/2 cups
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Eggs - 2
- Brown sugar - 1 cup
- Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup
- Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
- Boiling water - 1 cup
- Dates - 1 cup, pitted and chopped
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine the chopped dates, boiling water, and baking soda. Let it sit for 10 minutes to soften the dates.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the softened dates along with the soaking liquid.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Serve warm, drizzled with caramel sauce and topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 40g