Indulge in the comforting embrace of this classic British dessert. Our Sticky Toffee Pudding boasts a moist, date-infused sponge cake drenched in a luscious, buttery toffee sauce. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser that's surprisingly simple to create!

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Combine dates and hot brewed tea in a bowl; set aside to soak and soften for 15 minutes.

02

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.

03

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In a large mixing bowl, cream together 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of white sugar and 0.5 cup of softened butter until the mixture is light and fluffy. (5-7 minutes)

04

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Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

05

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Sift together the flour and baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

06

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Add the baking soda, vanilla extract, and instant espresso granules to the date-tea mixture. Stir to dissolve the baking soda.

07

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Pour the date mixture into the batter and gently stir until everything is evenly distributed. The batter should have a soft, dropping consistency.

08

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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.

09

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Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (60-90 minutes).

10

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While the pudding is baking, prepare the toffee sauce. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon of white sugar, 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon of golden syrup, and 0.5 cup of butter.

11

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Melt the ingredients together over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. (5 minutes).

12

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Simmer the sauce gently for 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly. Remove from heat.

13

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Gradually stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until the sauce is smooth and glossy. (2-3 minutes)

14

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Return the sauce to low heat and stir until heated through. Do not boil.

15

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Once the pudding is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly in the pan. (10 minutes)

16

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Invert the pudding onto a serving plate. Poke holes in the top of the pudding with a skewer.

17

Step

Spoon some of the warm toffee sauce over the pudding, allowing it to soak into the holes. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.

RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 5.0/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (8)

Haleigh Flatley
Jul 1, 2025
This recipe is amazing! My family loved it. The pudding was so moist and the toffee sauce was divine.
Marcia Weber
Jun 11, 2025
My skewer came out clean after an hour and 15 minutes. Just a note for anyone else baking this in a similar oven.
Paris Deckow
May 31, 2025
I added a pinch of salt to the sauce to balance the sweetness, and it was perfect!
Jazlyn Bergesipes
May 26, 2025
I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. Such a crowd-pleaser!
Zita Powlowski
May 21, 2025
I substituted the golden syrup with honey and it was still delicious!
Heber Macejkovic
May 9, 2025
The instructions were very clear, and the pudding was moist and delicious. The sauce was easy to make, and both turned out great.
Karelle Cruickshank
Apr 30, 2025
The espresso powder really adds a nice depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Rex Graham
Apr 29, 2025
I was a little intimidated to make this, but the recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out perfectly!

British Sticky Toffee Pudding