Sticky Toffee Pudding

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. 2In a bowl, combine 1 cup of boiling water, 4 ounces of chopped pitted dates, and 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda. Stir and set aside.
  3. 3In a separate bowl, cream together 0.5 stick of butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar.
  4. 4Add 1 beaten egg to the butter and sugar mixture.
  5. 5In another bowl, mix 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda with 1.5 cups of flour.
  6. 6Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  7. 7Add the chopped dates (which have absorbed water) to the batter and mix.
  8. 8Pour the batter into an 8x8 greased baking dish (double the recipe for a 9x13 dish).
  9. 9Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
  10. 10While the cake is baking, prepare the sauce by mixing 1 stick of butter, 1.25 cups of brown sugar, and 1 cup of heavy cream.
  11. 11Once the cake has cooled slightly, poke holes in it.
  12. 12Pour half of the prepared sauce over the cake.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 4 ounces chopped pitted dates
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 stick butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Equipment

ovenbowl8x8 greased baking dishbaking dish9x13 baking dish (for double recipe)

Tips

  • Double the recipe for a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Poke holes in the cake after it cools to absorb the sauce.