Sticky Toffee Pudding (Classic British Dessert) Recipe

 ### **Sticky Toffee Pudding (Classic British Dessert) Recipe** This rich and moist sponge cake made with dates is drenched in a buttery toffee sauce and best served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. #### **Ingredients** **For the Cake:** - 1 cup **pitted dates**, finely chopped - 1 cup **boiling water** - 1 tsp **baking soda** - 1 1/4 cups **all-purpose flour** - 1 tsp **baking powder** - 1/4 tsp **salt** - 1/2 cup **unsalted butter**, softened - 3/4 cup **brown sugar** - 2 **eggs** - 1 tsp **vanilla extract** **For the Toffee Sauce:** - 1/2 cup **unsalted butter** - 1 cup **brown sugar** - 3/4 cup **heavy cream** - 1 tsp **vanilla extract** --- ### **Instructions** ### **1. Prepare the Date Mixture** - Place **chopped dates** in a bowl and pour **boiling water** over them. - Stir in **baking soda** and let sit for **5 minutes** (this softens the dates). ### **2. Make the Cake Batter** - Preheat oven to **180°C (350°F)** and grease a **9-inch baking dish** or individual ramekins. - In a separate bowl, whisk together **flour, baking powder, and salt**. - In another bowl, beat **butter and brown sugar** until light and fluffy. - Add **eggs one at a time**, then mix in **vanilla extract**. - Gently fold in the **date mixture**, followed by the flour mixture. ### **3. Bake the Cake** - Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for **25-30 minutes**, or until a toothpick comes out clean. ### **4. Make the Toffee Sauce** - In a saucepan, melt **butter** over medium heat. - Add **brown sugar** and **heavy cream**, stirring continuously until smooth. - Let it simmer for **3-5 minutes**, then stir in **vanilla extract**. ### **5. Serve & Enjoy!** - Poke holes in the warm cake and pour half of the **toffee sauce** over it. - Let it soak for **5 minutes**, then serve with extra sauce and vanilla ice cream.

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