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Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe

Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe

Want a tasty and comforting dessert? This sticky toffee pudding recipe is perfect! It’s a classic British treat with a moist cake covered in gooey toffee sauce. 
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 8
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer 
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • 8-inch baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

For the pudding:

  • 1 cup pitted dates chopped
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the toffee sauce:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix chopped dates and baking soda in a bowl.
  • Pour boiling water over dates. Let sit.
  • Cream butter and brown sugar in a bowl.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
  • Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Stir in date mixture until combined.
  • Pour batter into greased baking dish.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until firm.
  • Meanwhile, make toffee sauce: melt butter in a saucepan.
  • Stir in brown sugar, cream, and corn syrup.
  • Cook, stirring, until smooth and thickened.
  • Pour sauce over baked pudding before serving.

Notes

  1. Use soft dates for the best flavor.
  2. Let the date mixture sit to soften.
  3. Beat eggs well to make the pudding light.
  4. Make sure the pudding is fully cooked.
  5. Serve warm with extra toffee sauce.
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