Simple Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe

This recipe is definitely one to save and make over and over again, whether it be for special occasions, birthday parties, or even just when you need an absolutely delicious dessert! Sticky Toffee Pudding, in its nature, is a comforting dessert – warm one up with the warm toffee sauce and some cold ice cream… you’ve got an incredible dessert!

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Important Notes:

  1. Don’t Overfill – It’s really important to not overfill your cupcake pan while pouring your batter. Overfilling will create a muffin top, and it will be harder to serve your finished product. This is because Sticky Toffee Pudding is traditionally served with the flat side down. It will be harder to serve when you have a higher muffin top.
  2. Don’t Overbake – Usually can be gone without saying it, but I think it’s quite important to not overbake anything. Overbaking your sticky toffee pudding will create a tough outside/top, and a less soft interior. Nothing is good about those two things!
  3. Patience with your Dates – When you combine your dates and the boiling hot water in a blender or food processor, it’s important for your dates to soften and that comes with time. Just give them a couple of minutes to mingle and get to know each other, and THEN you can blend.

Why I LOVE This Recipe:

  1. Easy – I would say that this recipe is fairly simple, which makes making this even more rewarding to make. Overall, the whole cooking process from start to finish took me about one hour. The finished product is definitely worth that time!
  2. Flavor – The flavors that this recipe packs is actually quite incredible. When your sticky toffee pudding is paired with cold ice cream, and hot toffee sauce – you have an irresistible dessert that no one would turn down!
  3. People – In my eyes this recipe is definitely one that brings people together. This is a perfect dish for birthday parties, family gatherings, or celebrations in general.

Freezing and Making Ahead Instructions:

  • Freeze – Place in an airtight bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Making Ahead – Follow the instructions as normal, and store in the fridge for up to 6 days. Stored in separate containers.

Essentials for This Recipe:

  • Food Processor
  • Rubber Spatulas
  • Muffin Tin
  • Big Whisk

I hope you all enjoy this recipe and the final product as much as my family and I did!

As always, happy baking!

-Rian

How to Make Toffee Sauce:

  • Combine – In a saucepan over low heat, combine heavy whipping cream, brown sugar, butter, and salt.
  • Cook – Cook over low heat for 7-8 minutes, mixing often, until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Serve – Let cool before serving.

 

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces of pitted dates
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/3 cup butter, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Toffee Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°, grease a 12-cup muffin tin or ramekins.
  2. In a blender or a food processor, add dates and boiling water. Set aside.
  3. Meanwhile in a large bowl or mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.
  4. Add eggs, adding one at a time waiting until each egg is well combined.
  5. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined.
  6. Add molasses and vanilla, mix until completely combined.
  7. In the blender or food processor, pulse blades 4-5 times or until the date pieces are small in size. Making sure to not have the date pieces be too large.
  8. Add the date mixture to the mixing bowl and combine until the batter is formed.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick, inserted into the center, comes out clean. Making sure not to overbake.
  10. Let cool, serve cakes flat side up with toffee sauce over top. Optionally pair with your choice of ice cream!

Toffee Sauce:

  1. In a medium saucepan combine butter, brown sugar, heavy whipping cream, salt, and vanilla extract.
  2. Cook over low heat for 7-10 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.
  3. Let cool before serving.