Sticky Toffee Pudding
by katplaystennis • 2026
Why some badges are missing
- Not vegan: unsalted butter → try dairy-free butter
- Not gluten-free: baking powder
- Not dairy-free: unsalted butter → try dairy-free butter
- Not egg-free: large eggs at room temperature → try ground flaxseed and water (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, rested 5 min)
- Not low-FODMAP: baking powder
- Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: medjool dates
- Not kidney-friendly: medjool dates
Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.
Prep
30m
Cook
25m
Serves
Rating
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Total time · 55m
Ingredients
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198 grams medjool dates — (7-10 dates)
60 ml boiling water
1 teaspoon baking powder
75 grams unsalted butter — (softened)
2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
75 grams Dark Muscavado sugar
2 eggs large eggs at room temperature — (at room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
160 grams Plain flour
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
0.25 teaspoon salt
115 grams unsalted butter
60 ml double cream
75 grams muscavado sugar
2 teaspoons unsulphured molasses
0.13 teaspoon salt — pinch
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tub ice cream or cream — to serve
Tools
- · food processor
- · blender
- · ramekins
- · medium saucepan
- · wire rack
Instructions
Step by step
- 1
Combine the figs (or dates) and boiling water, and set aside.
- 2
To make the cake: Beat the butter, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder until fluffy.
- 3
Beat in the egg, then the molasses and vanilla, and then add the flour.
- 4
Meanwhile purée the dates and water in a food processor or blender.
- 5
Add the bicarbonate of soda, and stir into the batter mixture.
- 6
Grease ramekins (preferred).
- 7
Fill the prepared pans with the mixture and smooth the top.
- 8
Bake until a toothpick comes out clean (about 18- but be careful not to overbake).
- 9
Place on a wire rack to cool.
- 10
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter.
- 11
Add the cream, sugar, molasses, and salt.
- 12
Bring gently to a simmer, whisking occasionally, and simmer for 5-.
- 13
Then whisk in vanilla and set aside to cool slightly to allow it to thicken as it cools.
- 14
Serve warm, drizzled with this toffee sauce and either with double cream or ice cream, and/or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Per serving
serves 4AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.
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