Description
Indulge in this decadent Sticky Toffee Pudding for Two, a classic British dessert perfect for a cozy night in. Rich, moist date cake topped with a luscious toffee sauce, this dessert is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
- 1/3 cup boiling water
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
For the toffee sauce:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prep ramekins: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two ramekins.
- Prepare date mixture: Combine chopped dates with boiling water and baking soda in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Make cake batter: Cream butter and brown sugar, add egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then stir in date mixture.
- Bake: Divide batter into ramekins and bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make toffee sauce: Combine brown sugar, butter, cream, and salt in a saucepan. Cook until smooth and thickened.
- Finish and serve: Poke holes in baked puddings, pour warm toffee sauce over them. Serve warm with extra sauce and optional ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- You can make the sauce ahead of time and reheat gently before serving.
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar in the cake and sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pudding
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
