Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce
“The classic Sticky Toffee Pudding is a traditional dessert in the United Kingdom. I love that I can just stay home and bake this cake version, featuring saucy butterscotch.” —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 15servings (2-1/2 cups sauce) | 30minutes + cooling | 30minutes |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 15servings (2-1/2 cups sauce) | 30minutes + cooling |
| Cook Time |
| 30minutes |
Ingredients
- 2 cups coarsely chopped pitted dates about 12 ounces
- 2-1/2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1-2/3 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Butterscotch sauce:
- 7 tablespoons butter cubed
- 2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 1 tablespoon Brandy
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- whipped cream optional
Portions: servings (2-1/2 cups sauce)
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Ingredients
Portions: servings (2-1/2 cups sauce)
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Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine dates and water; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in baking soda. Cool to lukewarm.
- In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, mix flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in date mixture.
- Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool slightly in pan on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; add brown sugar and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in brandy and vanilla. Serve warm with warm cake. If desired, top with whipped cream.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
1 piece with about 2 tablespoons sauce: 521 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 93g carbohydrate (70g sugars, 3g fibre), 6g protein.
