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Sticky Toffee Pudding

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Sticky Toffee Pudding is a classic British dessert featuring moist date cake drenched in a rich toffee sauce. It’s served warm, often with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, making it a decadent treat perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces pitted dates, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the Toffee Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease 6 ramekins or a muffin tin.
  2. Place chopped dates in a bowl, pour boiling water over them, and stir in baking soda. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
  7. Stir in the softened date mixture (including liquid).
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the ramekins.
  9. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. While the cakes bake, make the toffee sauce by combining butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in vanilla.
  11. Let cakes cool slightly, then invert onto serving plates. Spoon warm toffee sauce generously over each cake.
  12. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Notes

  • Cakes can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
  • You can freeze the cakes and reheat with sauce when ready to serve.
  • Toffee sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Add a pinch of sea salt to the sauce for a salted caramel variation.

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