Sticky Toffee Pudding – 4 Game-Changing Secrets Inside Recipe

Introduction

Sticky Toffee Pudding is a comforting British classic known for its rich, moist texture and indulgent toffee sauce. This recipe reveals four game-changing secrets to make your pudding irresistibly delicious every time.

Ingredients

• 200g dates, pitted and chopped
• 250ml boiling water
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 85g unsalted butter, softened
• 140g dark brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 175g self-raising flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• For the sauce: 200g dark brown sugar
• 100g unsalted butter
• 200ml double cream

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and grease a baking dish thoroughly.
2. Step 2: Soak the chopped dates in boiling water combined with baking soda for 10 minutes to soften and enrich their flavor.
3. Step 3: Cream the softened butter and dark brown sugar together until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
4. Step 4: Gently fold in the self-raising flour and vanilla extract, then mix in the soaked date mixture until well combined.
5. Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Step 6: To make the sauce, melt the butter, dark brown sugar, and double cream together in a saucepan until smooth and glossy.
7. Step 7: Pour half the warm toffee sauce over the baked pudding before serving, reserving the rest to serve on the side.

Tips & Variations

• For extra richness, try adding a splash of strong coffee or espresso to the date soaking liquid.
• Use Medjool dates for a naturally sweeter and softer pudding texture.
• Serve with vanilla ice cream or clotted cream for an added indulgence.
• If you prefer a lighter dessert, substitute half the butter in the sauce with Greek yogurt.

Storage

Store leftover pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven and warm the toffee sauce separately before serving to maintain its smooth texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this pudding ahead of time?

Yes, you can bake the pudding a day in advance and store it covered in the fridge. Reheat before serving and warm the sauce freshly for best results.

What can I use instead of self-raising flour?

If you don’t have self-raising flour, combine 175g plain flour with 2 teaspoons baking powder as a substitute.

Sticky Toffee Pudding – 4 Game-Changing Secrets Inside Recipe

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This traditional Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe features rich, moist sponge made with dates and a luscious, creamy toffee sauce. Perfectly sweet and indulgent, this classic British dessert is elevated by soaking dates in hot water and baking to a tender finish, then drenching the sponge with a homemade toffee sauce for maximum flavor and stickiness.

• Author: Anna
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: British
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Pudding:

• 200g dates, pitted and chopped
• 250ml boiling water
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 85g unsalted butter, softened
• 140g dark brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 175g self-raising flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Toffee Sauce:

• 200g dark brown sugar
• 100g unsalted butter
• 200ml double cream

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and grease a baking dish to ensure the pudding doesn’t stick.
2. Soak Dates: Place the chopped dates in a bowl with 250ml boiling water and stir in the baking soda. Let this mixture soak for 10 minutes to soften the dates and enhance their flavor.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and dark brown sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender pudding texture.
4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, which helps maintain a smooth batter.
5. Combine Dry Ingredients and Date Mixture: Fold the self-raising flour and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture gently. Then, carefully mix in the soaked date mixture (including the liquid) to blend all components evenly.
6. Bake the Pudding: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the pudding is cooked through and a skewer comes out clean.
7. Make the Toffee Sauce: While the pudding is baking, melt the butter, dark brown sugar, and double cream together in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
8. Serve: Once the pudding is baked, pour half of the warm toffee sauce over it, allowing it to soak in. Serve the remaining sauce on the side for extra indulgence.

Notes

• For extra richness, you can add a splash of vanilla or a pinch of cinnamon to the date soaking mixture.
• This pudding is best served warm with custard, ice cream, or additional cream.
• Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature before creaming for best texture.
• Leftover sauce can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving again.

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