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Classic Sticky Toffee Pudding

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Make a rich, moist date sponge cake topped with a decadent homemade toffee sauce. This recipe delivers a classic British comfort dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar (for sauce)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (for sauce)
  • 1/2 cup boiling water (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. Place the chopped dates in a bowl. Pour the baking soda over the dates, then pour 1 cup of boiling water over them. Let this mixture stand for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add half of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the milk. Add the remaining dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Gently stir the soaked date mixture into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. While the cake bakes, prepare the sauce: Combine the 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup boiling water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture simmers. Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream.
  9. Once the pudding is out of the oven, poke holes all over the top using a skewer or fork.
  10. Pour half of the hot toffee sauce evenly over the warm pudding. Let it soak in.
  11. Serve the pudding warm, drizzled with the remaining sauce.

Notes

  • Soaking the dates in hot water with baking soda helps them soften and react, creating a very moist cake.
  • For an extra gooey result, pour the remaining sauce over individual servings just before eating.
  • You can make the toffee sauce up to three days ahead and reheat it gently before serving.

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