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Authentic Sticky Toffee Pudding

A moist British date sponge soaked in rich, buttery toffee sauce and served warm for ultimate comfort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Pudding Sponge
  • 1 cup pitted dates finely chopped
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Toffee Sauce
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.75 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp golden syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Pour boiling water over chopped dates and stir in baking soda. Let sit 10 minutes.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  5. Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Stir in softened date mixture.
  7. Bake 30–35 minutes until set.
  8. Prepare toffee sauce by simmering all sauce ingredients until thick.
  9. Pour half the sauce over pudding and serve warm with remaining sauce.

Notes

Best served warm with custard, cream, or vanilla ice cream.