Dive into the ultimate comfort dessert with this Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake. This classic British treat is a moist cake made with sweet dates, drenched in a rich, buttery toffee sauce. It’s an indulgent dessert perfect for special occasions or when you’re craving something extra decadent.
A Sweet and Sticky Delight
This Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake combines the deep sweetness of dates with a buttery, creamy toffee sauce that soaks into the warm cake. Every bite is pure indulgence, and it’s even better served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes
Serving: 8 servings
Equipment: 8-inch round cake pan, mixing bowls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the toffee sauce:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a small bowl, combine chopped dates, boiling water, and baking soda. Let stand for about 20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Blend in the date mixture until well combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the toffee sauce by combining brown sugar and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, bring to a boil, and cook for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Once the cake is out of the oven, poke holes in the warm cake with a fork and pour half of the toffee sauce over the cake.
- Serve warm, drizzled with the remaining toffee sauce.
Enjoy Your Cake!
Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake is a dessert meant to be savored warm, with its rich, gooey toffee sauce soaking into every bite. Pair it with ice cream or whipped cream for an added touch of indulgence.
