Sticky Toffee Pudding is a classic British dessert that is loved by many. It is a moist sponge cake made with dates, covered in a rich toffee sauce. This dessert is perfect for cold weather or for any occasion that calls for a comforting and indulgent treat. In this blog post, we will share with you the best sticky toffee pudding recipe ever.
Ingredients
For the cake, you will need:
200g pitted dates, chopped
250ml boiling water
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
85g unsalted butter, at room temperature
175g light muscovado sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
175g self-raising flour
For the toffee sauce, you will need:
200g light muscovado sugar
200ml double cream
50g unsalted butter
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Grease a 20cm square cake tin with butter and line the base with baking parchment. 2. Put the chopped dates in a bowl and pour over the boiling water. Add the bicarbonate of soda and stir. Leave to cool. 3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Gradually add the beaten eggs, mixing well after each addition. 4. Fold in the flour, then stir in the cooled date mixture. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. 5. While the cake is baking, make the toffee sauce. Put the sugar, cream and butter in a saucepan and heat gently, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Turn up the heat and bring the mixture to the boil. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. 6. When the cake is ready, remove it from the oven and leave it to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. 7. To serve, cut the cake into squares and pour over the warm toffee sauce. You can also add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
This recipe makes 8 servings. Here is the nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 567
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Carbohydrates: 82g
Sugar: 66g
Protein: 5g
Salt: 0.7g
Tips and Variations
Here are some tips and variations to help you make the best sticky toffee pudding:
If you don't have muscovado sugar, you can use brown sugar instead.
You can also add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cake batter for extra flavour.
For a boozy version, you can add a tablespoon of rum or brandy to the toffee sauce.
If you want to make individual portions, you can use ramekins instead of a cake tin.
You can also serve the cake with a side of custard instead of whipped cream or ice cream.
Conclusion
There you have it, the best sticky toffee pudding recipe ever. This dessert is sure to impress your family and friends, and it's perfect for any occasion. Give it a try and let us know how it turns out. Enjoy!
