World Flavors Cookbook

Sticky Toffee Pudding

A moist sponge cake made with finely chopped dates, covered in a rich, buttery toffee sauce.

Cuisine: England

Ingredients

• 200g dates, chopped and soaked in boiling water
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 75g butter, 150g brown sugar, 2 eggs
• 175g flour, 1 tsp vanilla
• Sauce: 100g butter, 150g brown sugar, 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Mix dates and baking soda. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and flour.
2. Fold in date mixture and bake at 180°C for 30-35 minutes.
3. For sauce: Simmer butter, sugar, and cream until thick and dark.
4. Pour half the sauce over the warm cake and poke holes to let it soak in.
5. Serve warm with the remaining sauce and vanilla ice cream.