Description
A delightful Sticky Toffee Pudding made with chopped dates and served with a creamy vanilla sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped pitted dates
- 1 ½ cups boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a small saucepan, combine the chopped dates with boiling water and let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the baking soda and set aside to cool.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and sea salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with the cooled date mixture, starting and finishing with the flour.
- If desired, fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the creamy vanilla drizzle by mixing the heavy whipping cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir continuously until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is warm, about 5 minutes, avoiding a boil.
- Once the cake is finished baking, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before cutting it into squares.
- Serve warm, generously drizzled with the creamy vanilla sauce.
Notes
- Serves 8.
- For a nut-free version, omit the chopped pecans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Sticky Toffee Pudding, Vanilla Cream Sauce, Dessert