Classic Sticky Toffee Pudding (Print-Friendly Format)

Moist date sponge with warm, buttery toffee sauce for a classic British indulgence. Perfect with vanilla ice cream.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Sponge

01 - 240 g Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
02 - 480 ml water
03 - 115 g unsalted butter, softened
04 - 200 g dark brown sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 125 g all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tsp baking powder

→ Toffee Sauce

08 - 120 ml heavy cream
09 - 100 g dark brown sugar
10 - 28 g unsalted butter
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease an 20 cm square baking dish.
02 - In a small saucepan, simmer chopped Medjool dates in water for 5 minutes until softened. Mash the mixture until mostly smooth and set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and dark brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
04 - Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
05 - Gradually mix in all-purpose flour and baking powder until just combined. Gently fold in the mashed date mixture.
06 - Transfer batter into the prepared dish. Bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - While baking, heat heavy cream, dark brown sugar, butter, and vanilla extract together in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until the sauce is melted, smooth, and bubbling.
08 - Allow pudding to cool slightly, then serve warm, drizzled generously with toffee sauce.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For an extra indulgent experience, serve with vanilla ice cream or lightly whipped cream.