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Classic Sticky Toffee Pudding: A Must-Try Dessert Today!

Classic Sticky Toffee Pudding
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Classic Sticky Toffee Pudding is a rich and moist dessert made with finely chopped dates, covered in a luscious toffee sauce, and often served with vanilla ice cream or custard.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 200g pitted dates, chopped
  • 250ml boiling water
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 100g unsalted butter, softened
  • 150g brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 200g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • For the toffee sauce: 200g brown sugar, 100g unsalted butter, 250ml double cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, combine the chopped dates and boiling water, then stir in the baking soda and let it sit.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the date mixture, followed by the flour, vanilla extract, and baking powder until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
  7. While the pudding is baking, prepare the toffee sauce by melting the butter and sugar in a saucepan, then adding the cream and simmering until thickened.
  8. Once the pudding is done, let it cool slightly before pouring over the warm toffee sauce.
  9. Serve warm with ice cream or custard.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, let the pudding sit for a few hours or overnight before serving.
  • This dessert can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the toffee sauce according to your preference.

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