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Classic Sticky Toffee Pudding

A rich and moist sponge pudding made with finely chopped dates, covered in a luscious toffee sauce, perfect for a comforting dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding
  • 200 g dates pitted and chopped
  • 250 ml boiling water
  • 100 g unsalted butter softened
  • 150 g brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 200 g self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toffee Sauce
  • 100 g brown sugar
  • 100 g unsalted butter
  • 200 ml double cream

Method
 

Prepare the Pudding
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, combine the chopped dates and boiling water. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Fold in the flour and baking powder, then add the date mixture.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
Prepare the Toffee Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and double cream.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Serve
  1. Cut the pudding into squares and serve warm, drizzled with the toffee sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.

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