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Warm British sticky toffee pudding with glossy toffee sauce and melting vanilla ice cream.

Classic British Sticky Toffee Pudding

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A moist date sponge drenched in warm toffee sauce and served with vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Date Sponge
  • 8 oz pitted dates chopped
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toffee Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt
To Serve
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Small saucepan
  • Wooden skewer

Method
 

Make the Batter:
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square pan.
  2. Place the dates and boiling water in a bowl. Stir in the baking soda and rest for 10 minutes, then mash lightly.
  3. Whisk flour and baking powder in a bowl. Beat the butter and brown sugar until light, then beat in the eggs and vanilla. Fold in the dry ingredients and date mixture.
Bake:
  1. Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until just set and a skewer comes out with moist crumbs.
  2. Cool for 10 minutes while you make the sauce.
Make the Sauce and Serve:
  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the brown sugar, cream, and salt; simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until glossy.
  2. Poke the warm pudding all over with a skewer and pour over half the sauce. Cut into squares and serve with ice cream and the remaining sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 52g

Notes

  • The sauce can be made two days ahead and rewarmed gently.
  • For a deeper flavor, replace a tablespoon of the cream with dark rum or brandy.