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Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake

Decadent Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for Sweet Comfort

Experience the comforting essence of Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake, a classic British dessert with rich toffee sauce and moist dates.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 8 oz pitted dates Soaked in boiling water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar Light brown sugar can be used
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking soda Ensure freshness
For the Toffee Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Use pure for best flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Dish
  • Saucepan

Method
 

For the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a baking dish.
  2. Soak pitted dates in boiling water for about 10 minutes, then blend into a smooth puree.
  3. Cream together softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then fold in date puree and vanilla extract.
  5. Whisk together flour and baking soda, then gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool slightly before cutting it into squares.
For the Toffee Sauce
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, butter, and brown sugar, stirring until it thickens.
  2. Drizzle warm toffee sauce generously over each slice of cake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For freezing, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.

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