Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this sticky toffee pudding cake. Its rich, moist sponge and luscious toffee sauce create a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Picture the warm vanilla and buttery caramel aromas filling your kitchen, inviting family and friends to gather around. This easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress and evoke memories of cozy gatherings filled with laughter and sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Soak the chopped dates in hot water mixed with a pinch of baking soda for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Sift flour and baking powder together; fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in soaked dates along with any liquid until batter is thick yet pourable.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before drizzling with warm toffee sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Enhance flavor by adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter. A pinch of sea salt enhances sweetness beautifully. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat gently before serving.
