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Sticky Toffee Pudding

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Sticky Toffee Pudding is a traditional British dessert featuring a moist sponge cake made with dates, soaked in a rich, buttery toffee sauce. Served warm with cream or ice cream, it’s a comforting, indulgent treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted dates, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup self-rising flour (or 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 1/2 tsp baking powder)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Toffee Sauce: 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish or individual ramekins.
  2. Combine chopped dates, baking soda, and boiling water in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes to soften.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
  5. Fold in flour and the softened date mixture until smooth.
  6. Pour batter into prepared dish(es) and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. While baking, make the toffee sauce by simmering butter, brown sugar, and cream in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth and glossy (about 5–7 minutes).
  8. Poke holes in the hot cake and pour some of the sauce over it to soak in.
  9. Serve warm with extra sauce and optional vanilla ice cream or cream.

Notes

  • For a boozy twist, add a splash of dark rum to the toffee sauce.
  • Make individual servings in ramekins for a more elegant presentation.
  • Replace some cream with milk for a lighter version of the sauce.
  • The pudding and sauce can both be made ahead and reheated before serving.

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