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Authentic Sticky Toffee Pudding

A classic British dessert made with a moist date sponge and rich homemade toffee sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: British, Classic
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Date Sponge
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Toffee Sauce
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.75 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Pour boiling water over chopped dates and stir in baking soda. Let soften.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
  5. Mix dry ingredients separately, then fold into batter.
  6. Stir in softened date mixture.
  7. Bake 35–40 minutes until set.
  8. Simmer butter, sugar, and cream to make toffee sauce.
  9. Pour sauce over warm pudding and serve.

Notes

Serve warm with cream or vanilla ice cream for best flavor.