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Sticky Toffee Pudding


  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 50 minutes

Description

Sticky Toffee Pudding is a classic British dessert featuring moist sponge cake made with prunes or dates, served warm with a rich toffee sauce. It’s indulgent, comforting, and perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 3 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/3 cup + 1 tsp granulated sugar (or Turbinado sugar)
  • 1/3 cup + 1 tsp dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 cup pitted prunes, chopped (or pitted dates, see notes)
  • 1/2 cup hot water

For the Toffee Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt

Optional Garnish:

  • Whipped cream or a drizzle of heavy cream

Instructions

For Individual Ramekins:

1️⃣ Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Coat six 4-ounce ramekins with nonstick cooking spray and place them on a baking tray.

2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter:
In a food processor, combine butter, baking soda, salt, both sugars, eggs, vanilla, and flour. Pulse until just combined. Add the prunes and hot water, then pulse again until the mixture is nearly smooth.

3️⃣ Fill and Bake:
Spoon the batter into the ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18 minutes, or until the cakes are just firm to the touch and spring back when pressed lightly. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.

4️⃣ Prepare the Toffee Sauce:
In a medium saucepan, combine butter, heavy cream, brown sugar, and sea salt. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking continuously, until the mixture bubbles gently. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon (about 3-4 minutes).

5️⃣ Assemble and Broil:
Slice each cake in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves back in the ramekins and drizzle with some toffee sauce. Replace the tops and drizzle more sauce over each. Place under the broiler, 4 inches from the heat, for 1-2 minutes, until bubbly and sticky. Watch closely to prevent burning.

6️⃣ Serve:
Turn out the cakes onto individual plates, drizzle with additional toffee sauce, and garnish with whipped cream or a drizzle of heavy cream. Serve warm.


For a Single Baking Dish:

1️⃣ Bake the Cake:
Grease an 8×8-inch square baking dish and pour in the batter. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, then tent with foil and bake for another 15 minutes. Check for doneness 1-2 minutes before the end; a tester should come out clean. Cool slightly before slicing.

2️⃣ Serve:
Slice into squares, drizzle with warm toffee sauce, and garnish as desired.

Notes

  • Using Dates: If substituting dates for prunes, soak them in hot water for at least 10 minutes to soften before chopping.
  • Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven before serving.
  • Freezing: Both the cake and toffee sauce freeze well. Store them separately in airtight containers for up to 1 month. Reheat sauce on the stove and warm the cake in the oven.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6