Toffee Pudding

Sticky toffee pudding is a beloved dessert that has become a favorite comfort food, especially in the colder months. Originating from the UK, this rich, moist sponge cake is drenched in a luscious toffee sauce, making it the perfect indulgence for anyone with a sweet tooth. The combination of warm cake and gooey toffee sauce is simply irresistible, and it’s a treat that has stood the test of time.

The cake itself is made from a simple batter of flour, sugar, eggs, and butter, but what sets it apart is the addition of dates. Chopped dates are softened and blended into the batter, giving the cake a rich, caramel-like flavor and a slightly dense texture that melts in your mouth. The dates also contribute to the cake’s moistness, making it incredibly tender and satisfying.

What truly makes sticky toffee pudding shine is the toffee sauce. Made with butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream, the sauce is simmered until it’s thick and velvety. Once the cake is baked, the sauce is poured over the warm sponge, allowing it to soak into every nook and cranny. The result is a gooey, sticky delight that is both sweet and comforting.

Sticky toffee pudding is traditionally served warm, often with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, custard, or whipped cream. The contrast between the hot, sticky cake and the cold, creamy topping makes every bite a perfect combination of temperatures and textures. It’s a dessert that feels indulgent yet comforting, making it ideal for special occasions, holiday meals, or simply as a treat to enjoy with loved ones.

Whether you’re enjoying it after a festive dinner or as a cozy weekend dessert, sticky toffee pudding is a delicious, heartwarming dish that captures the essence of British comfort food. Rich, sweet, and utterly satisfying, it’s a dessert that will leave you craving more.

Toffee Pudding

3.55 from 90 votes

Sticky Toffee Pudding is a classic British dessert made with moist sponge cake, finely chopped dates, and topped with a rich toffee sauce.

Servings 1 people

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 minute min

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Ingredients

  

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• 180 g dates pitted and chopped
• 250 ml water boiling
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 60 g butter softened
• 150 g brown sugar dark
• 2 eggs beaten
• 180 g flour self-raising
• 100 g butter for toffee sauce
• 200 g brown sugar light, for toffee sauce
• 250 ml double cream for toffee sauce

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish.
• Combine the chopped dates and boiling water in a bowl and add the bicarbonate of soda. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then mash the mixture gently.
• In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the beaten eggs gradually, mixing well.
• Fold in the flour and the date mixture until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
• To make the toffee sauce, melt the butter with the light brown sugar in a pan over low heat. Stir in the double cream and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes.
• Pour the hot toffee sauce over the baked pudding before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 53gVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Calories: 430kcal

Meal Type: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: British cuisine, dessert, sticky toffee pudding

Cooking Method: Nobake

Diet: Low-carb

Time: 30-45 Min

Level: Easy

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