Sticky Toffee Pudding is a classic British dessert, known for its moist sponge cake made with finely chopped dates, covered in a luscious toffee sauce, and often served with vanilla ice cream or custard. Here’s a traditional recipe for you to try at home:
Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Pudding:
200g (7 oz) pitted dates, finely chopped
250ml (1 cup) boiling water
1 tsp baking soda
85g (6 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
175g (¾ cup) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
200g (1 ⅔ cups) self-raising flour
For the Toffee Sauce:
200g (1 cup) light brown sugar
200ml (¾ cup) double cream
100g (½ cup) unsalted butter
1 tbsp black treacle or molasses (optional for deeper flavor)
Instructions:
Prepare the Dates:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
Place the chopped dates in a bowl, pour over the boiling water, and stir in the baking soda. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until the dates are soft and mushy.
Make the Pudding Batter:
