Sticky Toffee Pudding
Recipe Overview
Overview
Sticky toffee pudding is a beloved dessert that brings warmth and comfort to any table. This recipe showcases the delightful combination of soft dried dates, which add a unique sweetness and texture, along with rich unsalted butter and dark brown sugar, creating a moist and flavorful cake. The process begins with soaking the chopped dates in hot water and baking soda, which helps to soften them and infuse their flavor throughout the pudding.
As you cream together the butter and sugars, the anticipation builds. The mixture transforms into a light and fluffy base, ready to incorporate the eggs and flour. The simplicity of the ingredients belies the depth of flavor that emerges from the baking process. Once baked, the pudding is pricked and drenched in a luscious caramel sauce made from butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream, ensuring every bite is a sweet delight.
This dessert is not just about taste; it evokes nostalgia and warmth, often reminding people of family gatherings and special occasions. The addition of ice cream elevates it to a whole new level, making it a perfect treat for any celebration or cozy night in. Whether you’re a fan of classic British desserts or trying it for the first time, sticky toffee pudding is sure to impress and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Add baking soda and hot water to roughly chopped dates, then stir and set aside.
Cream together unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, and molasses by hand.
Tip: Use soft butter for creaming by hand to avoid chunky butter.
Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
Mix in all-purpose flour and baking powder until smooth.
Tip: A fork can be a good alternative for mixing if you don't have a mixer.
Tip: You can't taste the dates in the cake, so don't be afraid to use them.
Butter the baking dish using your fingers.
Place the cake in the oven to bake.
In a pot, melt unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, and molasses together.
Stir in heavy cream to the melted mixture.
Take the cake out of the oven and prick it all over with a fork.
Pour the prepared sauce over the hot cake.
Tip: Let the cake sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the sauce to absorb.
Cut the cake into pieces after letting it rest.
Scoop ice cream and serve it alongside the sticky toffee pudding.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Coconut Cream
Ingredient: Eggs
→ Substitution: Flaxseed Meal + Water
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Sticky toffee pudding is traditionally served warm with a rich caramel sauce.
- •The dish is believed to have originated in Cumbria, England, in the early 1970s.
- •Dates are a key ingredient, providing natural sweetness and moisture to the pudding.
- •The pudding can be served with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
