Classic Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe
This Classic Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe is rich, warm and very comforting. It has a soft cake made with sweet dates. It also has a smooth toffee sauce that melts in your mouth. You will love every bite of this dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Toffee Sauce:
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Soak the Dates
- Pour boiling water over chopped dates. Add baking soda and let them soften fully.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Keep it aside for later use.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- Beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy with a smooth texture.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Add eggs one by one. Mix well. Add vanilla extract to make a rich batter.
Add Date Mixture
- Stir in the soft date mixture. Mix gently to keep the cake tender and moist.
Add Dry Mix
- Add the flour mixture. Stir until smooth. Do not overmix the pudding batter.
Bake the Pudding
- Pour batter into a greased dish. Bake until golden and firm on the top.
Make the Sauce
- Heat butter, brown sugar, and cream. Cook until the sauce becomes thick and glossy.
Add Vanilla
- Add vanilla extract. Stir well to finish the smooth and rich toffee sauce.
Pour the Sauce
- Pour half of the warm sauce over the hot pudding. Let it soak for extra flavor.
Serve Warm
- Cut into slices. Serve with more sauce. Add ice cream if you want extra joy.
Notes
- Use soft dates for better texture.
- Do not skip soaking the dates.
- Mix the batter gently for soft pudding.
- Bake until just set.
- Pour sauce while the pudding is warm.
- Use real butter for rich flavor.