Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting delight of Sticky Toffee Pudding, a cake-style dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This scrumptious treat features a moist sponge made with chopped dates, generously drenched in a rich, homemade salty caramel sauce. Topped with whipped cream, it’s not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it an ideal centerpiece for family gatherings or festive celebrations. With its easy-to-follow recipe and simple ingredients, you’ll be able to create a heavenly dessert that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup homogenized milk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 tablespoons butter (for pudding)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup butter (for caramel sauce)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup cream
- kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 11 x 8-inch casserole dish.
- Combine chopped dates and baking soda in a bowl. Heat milk until scalded and pour over the dates; let cool.
- In separate bowls, mix flour with baking powder and salt; beat eggs in another bowl.
- Blend eggs, dark brown sugar, butter, and vanilla in a food processor. Gradually add the flour mixture followed by the date mixture until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for about 30 minutes or until set.
- For the caramel sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, stir in brown sugar and salt until dissolved; gradually add cream and simmer until thickened.
- Poke holes in the baked pudding and pour one-third of the caramel sauce over it to soak. Let sit before serving with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg