British · serves 2

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Dates blitzed into the batter, toffee sauce poured over hot. Cold weather food.

60 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 200g dates, pitted
  • 250ml boiling water
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 175g self-raising flour
  • 150g dark brown sugar
  • 75g butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Sauce: 150g brown sugar, 100g butter, 200ml cream

Method

  1. Pour the boiling water over the dates with the baking soda and leave 10 minutes until soft.
  2. Blitz to a rough puree.
  3. Stir in flour, sugar, melted butter and vanilla.
  4. Greased 20cm square tin. 180°C for 30-35 minutes.
  5. Sauce: melt the sugar and butter, then pour in the cream and simmer 3-4 minutes until it coats a spoon.
  6. Prick the hot pudding all over and pour a third of the sauce over so it soaks in.
  7. Serve hot with the rest of the sauce and cream.

Questions people ask about Sticky Toffee Pudding

How long does Sticky Toffee Pudding take?

About 60 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. A good part of that is unattended, so you can get on with something else once it is going.

What can I use instead of maida in Sticky Toffee Pudding?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Sticky Toffee Pudding ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Sticky Toffee Pudding vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Sticky Toffee Pudding?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Sticky Toffee Pudding?

Serve hot with the rest of the sauce and cream. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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