Sticky Toffee Pudding: A Date-Lover’s Dream
Sticky Toffee Pudding is a dense, moist sponge cake made with luscious dates. The real magic happens when it’s drizzled with a rich toffee sauce. The combination of sweet and sticky flavors is irresistible. I’ve enjoyed this dessert at cozy cafes in London, and it never disappoints.
Ingredients
- 200 g pitted dates
- 250 ml boiling water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 75 g unsalted butter
- 175 g brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 175 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the toffee sauce: butter brown sugar, and cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, pour boiling water over the dates and add baking soda. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Fold in flour and vanilla extract.
- Mix in the date mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Prepare the toffee sauce by melting butter, adding brown sugar, and stirring in cream.
- Serve warm with the toffee sauce.
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Notes
Remember, the secret to a perfect Sticky Toffee Pudding lies in the toffee sauce. It’s like a warm hug for your taste buds!