Sticky Toffee Pudding
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Created: 6/17/2024
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
This classic British dessert is a crowd-pleaser and a staple in any home-cooking lover's recipe repertoire. The warm, moist cake is enrobed in a rich, buttery toffee sauce, making it the perfect comfort food for cold winter days or anytime you want something sweet and indulgent.
Ingredients:
Yield: 8 servings
1 cup of dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup of boiling water
1 tsp of baking soda
1 tsp of vanilla extract
1 cup of all-purpose flour
1 tsp of baking powder
1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
1 cup of brown sugar
2 large eggs
Instructions:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter the sides and bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Set aside.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter the sides and bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Set aside.
Step 2
Place the chopped dates in a bowl and pour the boiling water over them, then add the baking soda and vanilla extract. Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes to soften the dates.
Place the chopped dates in a bowl and pour the boiling water over them, then add the baking soda and vanilla extract. Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes to soften the dates.
Step 3
Sift the flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, then gradually beat in the eggs one at a time.
Sift the flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, then gradually beat in the eggs one at a time.
Step 4
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the date mixture, including any liquid that has not been absorbed by the dates.
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the date mixture, including any liquid that has not been absorbed by the dates.
Step 5
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 6
While the cake is baking, make the toffee sauce by melting the butter and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture turns into a smooth, glossy sauce. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly.
While the cake is baking, make the toffee sauce by melting the butter and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture turns into a smooth, glossy sauce. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Step 7
When the cake is ready, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
When the cake is ready, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Poke holes all over the top of the cake using a skewer or toothpick, then pour the warm toffee sauce over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes and coat the cake completely.
Poke holes all over the top of the cake using a skewer or toothpick, then pour the warm toffee sauce over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes and coat the cake completely.
Step 9
Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, and enjoy!
Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, and enjoy!