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Sticky Toffee Pudding

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4.2 from 130 reviews

A comforting British classic featuring moist cake made from dates and drenched in velvety toffee sauce, perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

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  • 200g pitted dates, chopped
  • 250ml boiling water
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 115g unsalted butter, softened
  • 150g brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 175g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 200g brown sugar (for toffee sauce)
  • 200ml heavy cream
  • 100g unsalted butter (for toffee sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Pour boiling water over the chopped dates and stir in the baking soda. Let it soften for about 10 minutes.
  3. Cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well between each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the softened date mixture, ensuring even distribution.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for about 30-35 minutes.
  8. While the pudding is baking, melt the butter, heavy cream, and brown sugar for the toffee sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
  9. Let the pudding cool slightly before pouring the warm toffee sauce over it.
  10. Serve warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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