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Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe

Ultimate Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe You'll Love to Make

This Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe is a delightful blend of moist sponge cake and rich toffee sauce, perfect for dessert lovers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 1 cup dates chopped, soaked in boiling water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free baking mix
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar adds rich flavor
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy cream can use half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder check for freshness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
For the Toffee Sauce
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar for depth of flavor
  • 1 cup heavy cream warm before mixing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • blender or food processor
  • Medium saucepan
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Soak about a cup of chopped dates in boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain and puree until smooth.
  3. Cream together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup of dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add 2 room-temperature eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then fold in the date puree.
  5. Whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
  8. For the toffee sauce, combine ½ cup of unsalted butter, ¾ cup of brown sugar, and 1 cup of heavy cream in a saucepan.
  9. Cook over medium heat, stirring until bubbling and thickened, about 7-10 minutes.
  10. Let the pudding cool slightly, then pour the toffee sauce over it and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

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