Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake
Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake is a decadent British dessert that envelops you in warmth and comfort. This moist sponge cake, infused with sweet dates and drenched in rich toffee sauce, is perfect for cozy gatherings or as a delightful treat after a long day. Serve it warm, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for an unforgettable indulgence that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine chopped dates and water; bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes until softened.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then gradually fold in flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Fold in the date mixture along with any remaining liquid.
- Pour batter into a greased baking dish; bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the toffee sauce by melting brown sugar and butter together, then stir in heavy cream.
- Drizzle warm toffee sauce over the baked cake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg