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Authentic Sticky Toffee Pudding

A classic British dessert featuring a moist date sponge cake drenched in rich, buttery toffee sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Date Sponge Cake
  • 1 cup pitted dates chopped
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toffee Sauce
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. Pour boiling water over chopped dates, stir in baking soda, and let soften for 10 minutes.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  6. Mix in date mixture, then fold in dry ingredients.
  7. Pour batter into dish and bake 30–35 minutes until done.
  8. Simmer butter, brown sugar, and cream for sauce. Add vanilla and salt.
  9. Pour half the sauce over baked pudding. Serve warm with remaining sauce.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or custard for the best experience.