Easy Chocolate Sticky Toffee Pudding
Indulge in the warmth of our Easy Chocolate Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe, a decadent dessert that combines a rich chocolate date cake with a silky chocolate toffee sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or as a sweet treat after dinner, this pudding can be prepared in just 20 minutes of active work. With its alluring flavor profile and moist texture, it’s an irresistible choice for anyone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra layer of delight, and customize it with your favorite nuts or dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10-12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz medjool dates, chopped
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3/4 cup boiling milk
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup milk
- 200g dark chocolate
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional: 1-2 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Combine chopped medjool dates with boiling water in a mixing bowl; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Whisk together boiling milk, baking soda, unsalted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs in another bowl until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in softened dates and soaking liquid until evenly mixed.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour batter into a greased baking dish and bake for about 25 minutes.
- For the sauce, melt unsalted butter with brown sugar, cream, milk, dark chocolate, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and smooth.
- Serve warm by pouring sauce over portions or directly onto the cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg