Get ready to indulge in the most decadent, melt-in-your-mouth dessert that will make your taste buds dance with joy! Our Ridiculously Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding is about to revolutionize your dessert game, transforming a classic British treat into a foolproof recipe that even novice bakers can master. Imagine a warm, moist cake drenched in rich, golden toffee sauce that's so irresistible, you'll want to lick the plate clean – and nobody would blame you!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: British
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup toffee sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish or a similar sized oven-safe dish thoroughly with butter.
- Place the chopped dates in a medium bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let the dates soak for 10 minutes to soften, which will help create a rich, moist texture in the pudding.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer or whisk. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth and well-incorporated batter.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder in a separate bowl to remove any lumps and ensure even distribution of the leavening agent.
- Gently fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the softened date mixture to the batter, including the water. Mix until just combined, creating a rich, moist batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- While the pudding is baking, warm the toffee sauce in a small saucepan over low heat, or prepare a fresh batch if using homemade sauce.
- Once baked, remove the pudding from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Pour the warm toffee sauce over the pudding, ensuring it covers the entire surface. Allow the sauce to soak into the warm cake.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Tips
- Make sure your dates are super soft by letting them soak in boiling water for exactly 10 minutes - this is the secret to an incredibly moist pudding.
- When creaming butter and sugar, don't rush the process. Take 3-4 minutes to ensure the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates a more tender cake.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter when adding flour. Fold gently to keep the pudding tender and prevent a tough texture.
- Use a toothpick test to check doneness - a few moist crumbs are perfect, but no wet batter should stick to the toothpick.
- Serve the pudding warm for the ultimate experience. The toffee sauce should be slightly warm when poured over the cake to maximize absorption and flavor.
- For an extra indulgent touch, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to complement the rich toffee flavor.
- If you're preparing ahead, the pudding can be made in advance and reheated. Just warm it in the oven and add fresh toffee sauce before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
