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Sticky Toffee Date Pudding Recipe

Description:

Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Sticky Toffee Date Pudding, a comforting dessert perfect for cozy winter evenings. With a moist, date-infused sponge cake drizzled with warm toffee sauce, each bite is a heavenly treat that will leave you craving more. This recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com, combines simplicity and elegance, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.

Recipe Information:

• Category: Dessert
• Keywords: Australian, Low Protein, Healthy, Winter, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 6
• Calories: 654.7 per serving
• Fat Content: 20.7g
• Saturated Fat Content: 12.3g
• Cholesterol Content: 123.1mg
• Sodium Content: 731.5mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 114.5g
• Fiber Content: 2.8g
• Sugar Content: 86.9g
• Protein Content: 6.6g

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dates
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup soft brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
• 1 cup soft brown sugar (for sauce)
• 3/4 cup cream (for sauce)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla essence (for sauce)
• 1 tablespoon butter (for sauce)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

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   • Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

2. Prepare Date Mixture:

   • In a bowl, mix the dates and bicarbonate of soda.
   • Pour boiling water over the mixture and set aside until needed.

3. Prepare Cake Batter:

   • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Fold in the sifted flour until well combined.
   • Stir in the prepared date mixture until evenly distributed.

4. Bake the Pudding:

   • Pour the batter into a greased 18cm or 7″ square or round cake tin.
   • Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

5. Prepare Toffee Sauce:

   • In a saucepan, combine the soft brown sugar, cream, vanilla essence, and butter for the sauce.
   • Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
   • Reduce the heat and simmer for five minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.

6. Serve:

   • Once the pudding is baked, cut it into squares.
   • Place each square in the center of a warm dinner plate.
   • Reheat the toffee sauce if necessary, then generously pour it over each square of pudding.
   • Serve the Sticky Toffee Date Pudding warm, accompanied by a scoop of your favorite ice cream for a truly indulgent experience.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of rum or brandy to the toffee sauce.
• Serve the pudding with whipped cream or custard for a decadent twist.
• Ensure the dates are pitted and chopped before mixing them with the boiling water and bicarbonate of soda.
• To make individual servings, bake the pudding in ramekins or muffin tins instead of a single cake tin.

Conclusion:

With its irresistible combination of moist sponge cake and luscious toffee sauce, this Sticky Toffee Date Pudding is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply treating yourself to a special dessert, this recipe delivers on flavor, texture, and overall satisfaction. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of this classic dessert, perfect for any occasion.