This Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake is a rich and moist cake smothered in a luscious toffee sauce, making it the ultimate indulgence for any dessert lover. It's the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, pour the boiling water over the chopped dates and add baking soda. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in flour and baking powder until well combined. Fold in the date mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, dark brown sugar, butter, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
- Poke holes in the warm cake and pour half of the toffee sauce over the cake. Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve the cake warm with the remaining toffee sauce drizzled on top.
- Enjoy the rich and sticky goodness of this indulgent dessert!