Sticky Toffee Pudding

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Sticky Toffee Pudding
45 min.
8
800kcal
100%sweetness
6.17%saltiness
3.31%sourness
3.89%bitterness
10.55%savoriness
43.54%fattiness
0%spiciness

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Sticky Toffee Pudding is a classic British dessert that's perfect for any occasion. This indulgent treat features a moist, date-filled cake smothered in a rich toffee sauce. The combination of sweet dates and buttery toffee creates a delightful flavor profile that's sure to impress.

What sets this pudding apart is the unique blend of ingredients. The dates add a natural sweetness and a soft, sticky texture to the cake. Meanwhile, the toffee sauce, made with butter, sugar, and cream, takes this dessert to the next level with its silky smooth consistency and indulgent taste.

Preparing this dessert is a labor of love, but the effort is well worth it. The cake is baked to perfection, then soaked in the delicious toffee sauce, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. Whether you serve it warm or cold, this Sticky Toffee Pudding is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or anytime you want to treat yourself and your loved ones to something extra special.

So, if you're looking for a show-stopping dessert that's sure to impress, look no further than this Sticky Toffee Pudding. With its unique blend of flavors and textures, it's a dessert that's sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • sticks butter 
  • tablespoon corn syrup dark
  • ounces dates pitted finely chopped
  •  eggs 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • cup brown sugar light packed
  • cup brown sugar light packed
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup water boiling

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • blender
  • cake form
  • aluminum foil
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Put the chopped dates into a bowl and sprinkle over 1 teaspoon of the baking powder.
  3. Pour over the boiling water and stir slightly. Leave to soak until soft and cooled.
  4. Mix the flour, remaining 1 teaspoon baking powder and salt in a bowl and set aside.In the bowl of a mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and creamy.
  5. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in the corn syrup and vanilla.
  6. Add the date mixture and the flour mixture and beat until just mixed.
  7. Spread the batter into a thoroughly greased 8 inch round or square cake pan. Smooth the top and bake in the oven for 30 40 minutes, until a tester inserted in the middle comes out with a few crumbs clinging.Meanwhile, make the toffee sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan then stir in the sugar until dissolved. Stir in the heavy cream and salt and simmer over medium heat until thickened and reduced to about 2 1/2 cups. Stir frequently and watch carefully so it does not overboil.When the cake is done, remove from the oven and invert the cake onto a plate to loosen it from the pan. Return the cake to the pan. Poke holes all over the cake with a skewer or a fork.Spoon over about a cup of the sauce. Leave the cake to soak for several hours, but it is best left overnight. When completely cool, loosely cover with foil and refrigerate until ready to serve. If youd like, you can warm the cake gently in a low oven but watch it closely so the sauce doesnt burn.Invert the saucy cake onto a platter.
  8. Pour about a 1/2 cup more sauce over the cake and let it soak in for a few minutes.
  9. Cut into wedges and serve with additional sauce poured on each slice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories800kcal
Protein2.74%
Fat38.34%
Carbs58.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53.64
Glycemic Load
42.45
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.474347826087%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.48mg
Quercetin
0.26mg

Taste

Sweetness:
100%
Saltiness:
6.17%
Sourness:
3.31%
Bitterness:
3.89%
Savoriness:
10.55%
Fattiness:
43.54%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:799.78kcal
39.99%
Fat:35.12g
54.03%
Saturated Fat:21.75g
135.95%
Carbohydrates:121.42g
40.47%
Net Carbohydrates:118.51g
43.1%
Sugar:99.46g
110.51%
Cholesterol:135.28mg
45.09%
Sodium:405.7mg
17.64%
Protein:5.65g
11.31%
Vitamin A:1205.53IU
24.11%
Selenium:14.24µg
20.34%
Calcium:152.85mg
15.28%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.05%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.06%
Folate:56.03µg
14.01%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.89%
Iron:2.13mg
11.83%
Fiber:2.9g
11.61%
Phosphorus:113.15mg
11.31%
Potassium:337.09mg
9.63%
Vitamin B3:1.85mg
9.23%
Vitamin E:1.07mg
7.15%
Copper:0.14mg
6.76%
Magnesium:26.96mg
6.74%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.19%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.5%
Vitamin D:0.7µg
4.64%
Vitamin K:3.8µg
3.62%
Zinc:0.51mg
3.38%
Vitamin B12:0.19µg
3.23%
Source:Foodista