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Sticky Toffee Pudding

Elowen

Elowen

July 26, 2026

Moist date sponge drenched in a rich, buttery toffee sauce — a British comfort classic for all seasons.

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What You Need

  • 200g Dried dates, chopped

  • 250ml Boiling water

  • 1 tsp Bicarbonate of soda

  • 75g Unsalted butter, softened

  • 150g Dark muscovado sugar

  • 2 Large eggs

  • 175g Self-raising flour

  • For Toffee Sauce: 150g Dark muscovado sugar, 100g Butter, 200ml Double cream

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How to Make Sticky Toffee Pudding

1. Step 1

Soak chopped dates in boiling water with bicarbonate of soda for 10 minutes.

2. Step 2

Cream butter and sugar, then beat in eggs one at a time.

3. Step 3

Fold in flour and puréed date mixture until well combined.

4. Step 4

Bake at 180°C for 30-35 minutes until risen.

5. Step 5

Boil sauce ingredients in a saucepan for 3 minutes and pour generously over warm pudding.

Sticky Toffee Pudding

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Moist date sponge drenched in a rich, buttery toffee sauce — a British comfort classic for all seasons!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Yield / Servings
6 Servings

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Instructions

  1. Soak chopped dates in boiling water with bicarbonate of soda for 10 minutes.
  2. Cream butter and sugar, then beat in eggs one at a time.
  3. Fold in flour and puréed date mixture until well combined.
  4. Bake at 180°C for 30-35 minutes until risen.
  5. Boil sauce ingredients in a saucepan for 3 minutes and pour generously over warm pudding.

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