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Decadent Sticky Toffee Pudding

Decadent Sticky Toffee Pudding: Your New Favorite Comfort Dessert

Decadent Sticky Toffee Pudding is a comforting dessert featuring moist cake and a rich toffee sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 200 g Pitted Dates Provides natural sweetness and a chewy texture; soaking enhances their caramel-like flavor.
  • 250 ml Boiling Water Used to soften the dates quickly for easier blending.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Reacts with the acids in the dates, helping lightens the pudding’s texture.
  • 75 g Unsalted Butter Creates a rich, buttery flavor when creamed with sugar.
  • 150 g Brown Sugar Adds depth and moisture with its warm, molasses notes.
  • 2 Large Eggs Essential for binding the ingredients and giving rise to the cake.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Elevates the flavor with its sweet aromatic undertones.
  • 200 g All-Purpose Flour Provides the structure for the cake-like consistency.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Works alongside baking soda to give a gentle lift to the cake.
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Rounds out the sweet flavors, making them pop.
For the Toffee Sauce
  • 200 g Brown Sugar Forms the base of the sauce, making it wonderfully sweet.
  • 100 g Unsalted Butter Contributes to the creaminess and luxurious richness of the sauce.
  • 250 ml Heavy Cream Delivers a beautifully silky texture to the toffee sauce.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Complements and enhances the overall flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare your rectangular baking dish (20x30cm) by greasing it with butter and lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Chop the pitted dates and place them in a mixing bowl. Pour the boiling water over the chopped dates, then add the baking soda. Let them soak for 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Cream the softened unsalted butter with the brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  6. Gently fold in the soaked dates along with their soaking liquid into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
  8. Combine the brown sugar, unsalted butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the butter melts and the mixture simmers, about 5 minutes.
  9. Allow the pudding to cool in the dish for about 10 minutes, cut into squares, and serve warm with the toffee sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh, high-quality pitted dates for the best flavor. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better blending.

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