Soft, moist, and drenched in rich, buttery toffee sauce, this Sticky Toffee Pudding is the ultimate comfort dessert. Whether you’re making it for a Sunday roast, special occasion, or just because you deserve a treat, this pudding is guaranteed to impress!
This recipe is No.5 on my Top 5 Recipes of 2024, and trust me—you’ll want to make it again and again.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Super moist sponge with caramelized date sweetness
✅ Velvety toffee sauce that’s rich and buttery
✅ Perfect with ice cream or custard for an indulgent finish
✅ Surprisingly easy to make!
Ingredients (Serves 6-8)
For the Sticky Toffee Pudding
- 175g dates, pitted and chopped
- 175ml boiling water
- 75g unsalted butter, softened
- 175g brown sugar
- 250g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 75g golden syrup
- 3 medium eggs
- 125ml whole milk
For the Sticky Toffee Sauce
- 75g unsalted butter
- 75g brown soft sugar
- 2 tbsp golden syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 150ml double cream
How to Make It
Step 1: Prepare the Dates
- Remove the pits from the dates and chop them finely.
- Place them in a bowl with boiling water and let them soak for 20 minutes.
- For a smoother texture, blend the soaked dates into a puree.
Step 2: Make the Pudding Batter
- Preheat your oven to 180ºC (160ºC Fan).
- Grease a 1.5L baking dish (approx. 30x25cm).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and golden syrup.
- Slowly pour in the date mixture and milk, stirring until smooth.
Step 3: Bake the Pudding
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 4: Make the Sticky Toffee Sauce
- In a saucepan, melt butter, brown sugar, and golden syrup over medium heat.
- Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves.
- Add vanilla extract and double cream, and bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!
- Pour half of the warm toffee sauce over the baked pudding.
- Serve slices with vanilla ice cream, custard, or whipped cream.
- Drizzle extra toffee sauce on top for the ultimate indulgence!
Final Thoughts
This Sticky Toffee Pudding is a British classic—warm, rich, and incredibly satisfying. The combination of the soft, date-infused sponge with buttery toffee sauce makes every bite irresistible.
Make it once, and it’ll become your go-to dessert. Enjoy! 🍮🔥