Sticky toffee pudding

Sticky toffee pudding is a dark, moist date sponge, drenched in a hot, sticky toffee sauce. It's one of the most beloved British desserts, served warm, often with vanilla ice cream.

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Method

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1. Put the dates in the hot water, stir in the bicarbonate of soda, and let stand for 10 minutes, until softened. ⏱ Timer: 10 min
2. Beat the butter with the sugar until fluffy, add the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla.
3. Sift in the flour and baking powder, then mix in the date water, combining until smooth.
4. Pour the batter into a buttered baking tin, and bake at 180°C (160°C fan) for 35-40 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean. ⏱ Timer: 35 min
5. Meanwhile melt the sauce ingredients together in a small saucepan, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thick and glossy. ⏱ Timer: 3 min
6. Drizzle the baked pudding with half the sauce, and serve warm with the remaining sauce.

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Tips

• Soften the dates in hot water, as that's what makes the sponge's inside moist and dense.
• The bicarbonate of soda reacting with the dates helps give the sponge its soft texture, don't skip it.
• Watch the toffee sauce while it simmers, as the sugar can burn quickly.
• Best warm, and just as good reheated with the leftover sauce.

Frequently asked questions

Can dates be replaced?

Prunes also work in a similar way, but dates give the traditional, deep, toffee-like flavour.

What's it served with?

Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or on its own with hot toffee sauce.

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