Description
A traditional British dessert combining rich dates, caramel, and a decadent toffee sauce, perfect for impressing friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g pitted dates
- 250ml boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 100g unsalted butter
- 100g granulated sugar
- 100g brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 200g self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100ml heavy cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Chop the pitted dates into small pieces and place them in a bowl. Pour boiling water over the dates and add baking soda. Allow to cool slightly.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the date mixture with the butter and egg mixture, then sift in self-raising flour, folding gently until just combined.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a baking dish. Pour batter into the dish and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- For the toffee sauce, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter in a saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Once the pudding is baked, let it cool slightly before serving warm, drizzled with toffee sauce and a spoonful of heavy cream.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider using whole wheat flour or replacing sugar with maple syrup. Ensure not to overmix the batter for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sticky toffee pudding, traditional dessert, British dessert, date pudding
