Description
Warm Sticky Date Pudding is a heartwarming dessert that envelops you in its rich, gooey goodness. This delightful treat features soft Medjool dates nestled in a buttery cake, drenched in luscious toffee sauce. Perfect for cozy evenings or lively gatherings, it’s sure to impress your guests with its irresistible aroma and mouthwatering flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh Medjool dates, chopped
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for toffee sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine chopped dates with boiling water and baking soda; let cool.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Fold in the cooled date mixture and sour cream until combined. Gradually sift in the self-raising flour while stirring gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the toffee sauce, simmer heavy cream and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Drizzle the warm sauce over the pudding before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg