British Sticky Toffee Pudding
Description
Sticky toffee pudding is a classic British dessert featuring a moist sponge cake covered in a sticky toffee sauce that's oh-so comforting and delicious!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups finely chopped, pitted dates
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1 1/4 cups hot brewed tea
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3/4 cup white sugar
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 large eggs
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee granules
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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3/4 cup brown sugar
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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3/4 cup golden syrup
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1 tablespoon golden syrup
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Combine dates and tea in a bowl; set aside to soak for 15 minutes.
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
3
Cream 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Sift in flour and baking powder and fold into the mixture.
4
Add baking soda, vanilla, and espresso granules to the date-tea mixture. Add mixture to the batter and stir to produce a loose, soft, dropping consistency. Pour into the prepared pan.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
6
When pudding is almost finished baking, combine 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon golden syrup, and butter for the sauce in a heavy saucepan over low heat until melted. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Gradually stir in cream and vanilla. Return to the heat and stir until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Remove pudding from the oven. Spoon a little sauce onto each serving plate. Place a portion of pudding on top, then pour over more sauce. Serve remaining sauce on the side.