Sticky Toffee Pudding

Sticky toffee pudding is a classic British dessert made with dates, a rich toffee sauce, and a moist sponge cake. Here’s a simple recipe you can follow to make it at home:

Ingredients of Sticky Toffee Pudding

• 1 1/2 cups chopped dates
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• For the toffee sauce:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream

How to Make Sticky Toffee Pudding

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) square baking dish.
2. Place the chopped dates in a bowl, pour the boiling water over them, and sprinkle with bicarbonate of soda. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
4. Fold in the flour and vanilla extract, then stir in the date mixture until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. While the pudding is baking, make the toffee sauce. In a saucepan, melt the butter and sugar together over medium heat.
7. Once the sugar has dissolved, add the heavy cream and stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened.
8. Once the pudding is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
9. Pour the toffee sauce over the pudding and serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy your delicious sticky toffee pudding!