Sticky Toffee Pudding

Indulge in this classic British Sticky Toffee Pudding, a warm, moist cake made with rich dates and drizzled with luscious toffee sauce. Perfect for cozy evenings or special gatherings, it's a sweet treat that warms the heart.

• 200 g dates, pitted and chopped
• 250 ml boiling water
• 100 g unsalted butter
• 150 g brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 200 g self-raising flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 200 ml heavy cream
• 100 g dark brown sugar

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the chopped dates and boiling water. Allow to soak for about 15 minutes until soft.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.

4. 4

   Add the soaked dates along with the soaking water to the butter mixture and mix well.

5. 5

   Sift together the self-raising flour and baking powder, then fold into the mixture until just combined.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

7. 7

   While the pudding is baking, prepare the sauce by heating the cream and dark brown sugar in a saucepan over low heat until dissolved.

8. 8

   Once the pudding is done, allow it to cool slightly before serving warm with the toffee sauce poured over it.