Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of sticky toffee pudding, a classic British dessert that never goes out of style. With its moist date cake base drenched in a luscious toffee sauce, this treat is the epitome of comfort food. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this dessert will leave everyone asking for seconds.
How to Make Sticky Toffee Pudding
Making sticky toffee pudding at home is easier than you think. Follow this step-by-step guide for a foolproof recipe that will impress any crowd.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, soak the chopped dates in boiling water and stir in the baking soda. Set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the flour and baking powder gently until just combined.
- Blend the soaked dates into a coarse paste and fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the pudding bakes, prepare the toffee sauce by melting butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Once baked, poke holes in the pudding with a skewer and pour half of the toffee sauce over it. Reserve the rest for serving.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of toffee sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Sticky Toffee Pudding
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minutesIngredients
- For the Pudding:
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup boiling water
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder- For the Toffee Sauce:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Soak dates in boiling water with baking soda and let cool.
- Cream butter and sugar, then mix in eggs one at a time.
- Gently fold in flour, baking powder, and blended dates.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes and prepare the toffee sauce.
- Pour half the sauce over the baked pudding and serve warm with additional sauce and optional toppings.
FAQ
Q: Can I make sticky toffee pudding ahead of time?
A: Yes! You can bake the pudding and prepare the toffee sauce in advance. Reheat both before serving.
Q: What can I use instead of dates?
A: Prunes or dried figs can be used as a substitute for dates.
Q: How do I store leftover sticky toffee pudding?
A: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
