simple sticky toffee pudding (Printable Version)

Moist date-filled cake drenched in buttery toffee sauce. The coziest British treat, great with friends or solo for a sweet pick-me-up.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Pudding

01 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar
04 - 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
09 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1 cup boiling water
11 - 1 cup (200g) pitted dates, chopped

→ For the Toffee Sauce

12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
14 - 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
15 - 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Dish it up warm and pour a bit of toffee sauce over the top. If you want to go big, throw in some whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
02 - Get your saucepan and melt the butter. Toss in the cream and brown sugar, let everything gently bubble until it looks smooth. Once that’s done, add the vanilla and turn off the heat.
03 - Move the batter to your greased pan, then bake it for about 30-35 minutes. Stick a toothpick in the middle—if it comes out clean, you’re set.
04 - Add the dates and their soaking liquid to the butter and sugar blend. Stir it together, then gently mix in the dry bits until it’s just barely blended.
05 - Grab a big bowl, and beat brown sugar with the soft butter until it’s fluffy. Drop in the eggs one at a time, mixing between each, and pour the vanilla in too.
06 - Grab another bowl and stir together cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and flour. Put that to the side for now.
07 - Turn your oven on to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready. Rub a bit of butter or oil inside your 8-inch pan so nothing sticks.
08 - Pop the chopped dates in a bowl, pour hot water over them, and sprinkle with baking soda. Let them soak and get nice and squishy for about 15-20 minutes.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Stir in a splash of bourbon or rum to the toffee sauce if you want extra flavor.
02 - Make this treat a day ahead—it actually tastes even better after reheating.
03 - Over in the UK, 'pudding' just means dessert, not just custard or mousse.

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