Sticky Toffee Pudding

40m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Remove the pits from the dates, pour boiling water over them, and let it steep for 20 minutes.
  2. 2Blend the dates until smooth.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C Fan.
  4. 4Prepare a baking dish.
  5. 5Combine butter, sugar, eggs, self-raising flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and golden syrup in a bowl and mix until just combined.
  6. 6Gradually add the date mixture and milk, stirring until smooth.
  7. 7Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
  8. 8While it bakes, prepare the sauce: combine butter, brown soft sugar, golden syrup, vanilla extract, and double cream in a saucepan.
  9. 9Heat while stirring until the sugar is dissolved, the butter is melted, and the sauce slightly thickens.
  10. 10Pour half the sauce over the baked pudding.
  11. 11Serve with ice cream and drizzle with remaining sauce.

Ingredients

  • 175 g dates
  • 175 ml boiling water
  • 75 g unsalted butter
  • 175 g brown sugar
  • 250 g self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 75 g golden syrup
  • 3 eggs
  • 125 ml whole milk
  • 75 g unsalted butter
  • 75 g brown soft sugar
  • 2 tbsp golden syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 150 ml double cream

Equipment

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