Sticky Date Pudding with Toffee Sauce
Sticky Date Pudding with Toffee Sauce is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 375°F. and butter and flour an 8-inch square baking pan (2 inches deep), knocking out excess flour.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 375°F. and butter and flour an 8-inch square baking pan (2 inches deep), knocking out excess flour.
Coarsely chop dates and in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart saucepan simmer dates in water, uncovered, 5 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and stir in baking soda. (Mixture will foam.) Let mixture stand 20 minutes.
While mixture is standing, into a bowl sift together flour, baking powder, ginger, and salt.
In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add flour mixture in 3 batches, beating after each addition until just combined.
Add date mixture and with a wooden spoon stir batter until just combined well.
Pour batter into baking pan and set pan in a larger baking pan.
Add enough hot water to larger pan to reach halfway up sides of smaller pan and bake in middle of oven until a tester comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
Remove smaller pan from water bath and cool pudding to warm on a rack.
In a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan melt butter over moderate heat and add brown sugar.
Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, and stir in cream and vanilla.
Simmer sauce, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
Cool sauce to warm.
Cut warm pudding into squares.
Serve pudding with ice cream and warm sauce.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.