Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe with Rich Toffee Sauce

Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding is a cozy, comforting dessert that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to a perfectly moist and sticky pudding every time. The warm, gooey texture and rich toffee sauce will make your whole house smell like a cozy English pub. Try it with my Easy Zucchini Enchilada Roll Ups for a complete meal. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Zucchini Enchilada Roll Ups and Pear Kimchi and Blue Cheese Salad with Asian Vinaigrette.

What You'll Need for Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe with Rich Toffee Sauce

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 cup pitted dates
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• Optional: Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

How to Make Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe with Rich Toffee Sauce

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine the dates and boiling water. Let it sit for 10 minutes to soften. Add the baking soda and stir until dissolved.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Step 4: Combine the date mixture, flour, baking powder, salt, and ground ginger. Mix until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan or divide among the muffin cups.
5. Step 5: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the pudding to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.

Storing & Reheating Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe with Rich Toffee Sauce

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: The batter can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Bake as directed.

Freezing Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe with Rich Toffee Sauce

Freeze the cooled pudding for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat individual portions in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, but be careful not to overheat.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
• Best substitution: If you don't have dates, you can substitute with an equal amount of raisins or prunes.
• Make-ahead: The pudding can be baked up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the toffee sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little bit of water or cream.

Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe with Rich Toffee Sauce

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

40 mins

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Serves

8 servings

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted dates
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder

Seasonings

• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger

Optional Toppings

• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine the dates and boiling water. Let it sit for 10 minutes to soften. Add the baking soda and stir until dissolved.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Step 4: Combine the date mixture, flour, baking powder, salt, and ground ginger. Mix until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan or divide among the muffin cups.
5. Step 5: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the pudding to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
• Best substitution: If you don't have dates, you can substitute with an equal amount of raisins or prunes.
• Make-ahead: The pudding can be baked up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the toffee sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little bit of water or cream.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze the cooled pudding for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
• Oven reheat: Reheat individual portions in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, but be careful not to overheat.
• Make ahead: The batter can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 8g
• Carbs: 65g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 45g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sat. Fat: 5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe with Rich Toffee Sauce and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!