Description
Sticky toffee pudding is a beloved dessert that offers a warm, comforting embrace with every bite. This indulgent treat features a moist sponge cake infused with rich Medjool dates and topped with a luscious caramel sauce. Perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make pudding will surely delight your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried Medjool dates, chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a saucepan, combine chopped dates and 1 cup of water; bring to a boil. Simmer for about 5 minutes until soft, then mash into a paste.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and dark brown sugar until fluffy; add the date paste and eggs one at a time.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the sauce, heat heavy cream and dark brown sugar in a saucepan until bubbling; drizzle over the warm pudding before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (100g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg