Classic Sticky Toffee Pudding
A rich and moist dessert made with chopped dates and topped with a decadent toffee sauce, perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dates, chopped
- 250ml boiling water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 100g unsalted butter, softened
- 150g brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- For the toffee sauce:
- 200g brown sugar
- 100g unsalted butter
- 250ml heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Combine the chopped dates with the boiling water and sprinkle in the baking soda. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Mix in the date mixture.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Combine the brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Cool the pudding for a few minutes, then drizzle with warm toffee sauce.
- Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg