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Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake

Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for Ultimate Comfort Bliss

Enjoy the Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake, a beloved British dessert that combines rich dates and brown sugar for ultimate comfort bliss.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 8 oz Dates Chopped, soaked in boiling water
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Dark brown for deeper flavor
  • 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted, softened
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor
For the Toffee Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can use milk for lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Golden Syrup Or treacle, can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • saucepan
  • cake pan
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Chop the dates and soak in boiling water with baking soda for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Sift together flour and baking soda, then fold into the wet ingredients, followed by the date mixture.
  5. Pour batter into greased cake pan and bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.
  6. For the toffee sauce, combine heavy cream, butter, golden syrup, and brown sugar in a saucepan, simmer until slightly thickened.
  7. Let the cake cool for a few minutes, then drizzle warm toffee sauce over each slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal results, ensure fresh ingredients and avoid over-mixing to maintain a light texture.

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