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Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake

Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for a Cozy Weekend Treat

Indulge in the Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake, a classic British dessert with dates and a rich toffee sauce – perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Medjool dates Chopped
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour You can use gluten-free flour if desired
  • ½ cup Brown sugar Light brown sugar can be used for a milder taste
  • ½ cup Butter Softened, margarine can be substituted
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ cup Milk Plant-based milk works for dairy-free option
For the Toffee Sauce
  • ½ cup Butter Unsalted preferred
  • 1 cup Brown sugar Avoid granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Heavy cream Coconut cream can be used for dairy-free option

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • cake pan
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop the Medjool dates and soak them in boiling water for about 15 minutes.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time.
  3. Sift together the flour and baking powder, then fold into the creamed mixture until just combined.
  4. Fold in the soaked dates and any remaining soaking water into the batter.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), pour batter into greased cake pan, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  6. Prepare toffee sauce by melting the butter, brown sugar, and cream together until smooth and thickened.
  7. Serve the cooled cake with warm toffee sauce drizzled over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs and avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a tender texture.

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