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The Best Sticky Date Pudding Recipe

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This indulgent Sticky Date Pudding is a moist and rich dessert featuring a soft date sponge drenched in a luscious caramel sauce. Perfect for cozy evenings or special occasions, this classic British treat combines the natural sweetness of dates with warm spices and a decadent buttery cream sauce.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

For the Sponge:

  • 1 cup (170g) dates, chopped
  • ½ cup (125ml) water
  • 1 stick (100g) butter, softened
  • 1 + ¼ cup (185g) plain flour
  • ½ cup (110g) caster sugar
  • ½ cup (110g) brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 eggs

For the Sauce:

  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
  • ¾ cup (150g) butter
  • ⅔ cup (175ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dates: Place the chopped dates and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer gently until the dates soften and absorb most of the water, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Make the Sponge Batter: In a mixing bowl, cream the butter with the caster sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a separate bowl, whisk together the plain flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
  3. Combine Date Mixture: Stir the softened dates and any residual liquid into the batter, folding gently to combine fully into a smooth, thick batter.
  4. Bake the Sponge: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a baking dish or individual pudding molds. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Prepare the Sauce: While the pudding bakes, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  6. Serve: Once the pudding is baked, cut into squares or serve directly from the baking dish. Spoon the warm sticky toffee sauce generously over the pudding and serve immediately with optional cream or ice cream.

Notes

  • Soaking the dates softens them and brings out their natural sweetness, making the pudding moist and rich.
  • The toffee sauce can be made ahead and warmed before serving.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the plain flour with gluten-free flour blend.
  • This pudding freezes well; freeze in airtight containers and thaw before reheating with sauce.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/the-best-sticky-date-pudding-recipe/