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Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe

Moist Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe That Will Steal Hearts

This Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe delivers a moist cake packed with chopped dates and topped with sweet toffee sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 1 cup pitted dates fresh dates yield the best texture
  • 1 cup boiling water used to soak the dates
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can use gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda helps cake rise
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt balances sweetness
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter can be replaced with vegan butter
  • 1/2 cup demerara sugar adds caramel-like flavor
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar deepens sweetness
For the Toffee Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream coconut cream is a dairy-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor depth
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt enhances sauce flavor
Optional Topping
  • 1 cup whipped cream highly recommended

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • electric mixer
  • immersion blender
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Soak the chopped pitted dates in boiling water for about 15 minutes.
  3. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt.
  4. Cream together softened butter, demerara sugar, and dark brown sugar using an electric mixer for about 3 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Blend the soaked dates with the water until smooth and fold into the batter.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  9. Prepare the toffee sauce by melting butter, whisking in heavy cream, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt over medium heat.
  10. After baking, poke holes in the pudding and pour half the warm toffee sauce over it.
  11. Broil for 1-2 minutes to caramelize the sauce slightly.
  12. Serve warm with additional toffee sauce and optional whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh pitted dates and avoid overmixing the batter for a light texture.

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