Butter is the base for the toffee sauce, giving it a smooth, creamy texture.
1 cup brown sugar
Brown sugar infuses the sauce with deep caramel flavor and sweetness.
1 cup heavy cream
Heavy cream gives the sauce richness and a velvety consistency.
1 tsp vanilla extract
Vanilla adds a fragrant, aromatic note to the sauce, balancing the sweetness.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Perfect Sticky Date Pudding:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Date Mixture:
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped dates and baking soda.
Pour boiling water over the dates and let them soak for 10 minutes. Mash the mixture lightly with a fork to break the dates down a bit.
3. Make the Pudding Batter:
In a separate mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
Gradually add flour and baking powder to the mixture, folding until just combined.
Finally, stir in the soaked date mixture until the batter is smooth and all the ingredients are well incorporated.
4. Bake the Pudding:
Pour the pudding batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Make the Toffee Sauce:
While the pudding bakes, prepare the toffee sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream.
Stir constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
6. Serve the Pudding:
Once the pudding has baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Serve the warm pudding with a generous drizzle of the toffee sauce poured over the top.
Serving Suggestions for Extra Decadence:
With Ice Cream: Serve your Sticky Date Pudding with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to balance the warmth of the pudding with creamy coldness.
Whipped Cream: Add a dollop of whipped cream to bring an extra airy sweetness to the dish.
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