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Sticky Toffee Pudding

Irresistibly Decadent Sticky Toffee Pudding You’ll Love

This Sticky Toffee Pudding is a beloved classic, featuring a moist cake topped with rich toffee sauce for an indulgent treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 8 oz Dates Substitute prunes if needed.
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter Consider vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar Replace with light brown sugar for lighter sweetness.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with whole wheat flour or gluten-free mixes if necessary.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Use flaky sea salt for a delightful garnish.
  • 1 tsp Spices (Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg) Adjust to fit your taste.
  • 2 large Eggs Replace with flax eggs for a vegan option.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract High-quality vanilla makes a notable difference.
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest Omit if unavailable.
For the Toffee Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Use half-and-half or coconut cream for a lighter version.
  • 1/4 cup Bourbon Substitute with extra vanilla extract or a splash of coffee if desired.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • saucepan
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop your dates into small pieces and soak them in boiling water for 15 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
  4. Stir in soaked dates and their liquid, then fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into greased 8-inch baking dish and bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.
  6. Melt butter in a saucepan and stir in brown sugar, cream, and salt; simmer to thicken.
  7. Serve warm pudding with toffee sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent treat.

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