Description
The addition of dark chocolate is the key twist that elevates this sticky toffee pudding. The chocolate infuses the cake with an intense, fudgy flavor that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the dates. The toffee sauce also gets a decadent upgrade with dark chocolate, making it even richer and more indulgent. Together, the cake and sauce form a luscious, gooey dessert that’s perfect for special occasions or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy at home.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 150g dates, chopped
- 300ml boiling water
- 150g dark chocolate, melted
- 100g unsalted butter, softened
- 150g light muscovado sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 225g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
For the Toffee Sauce:
- 100g unsalted butter
- 100g dark brown sugar
- 200ml double cream
- 100g dark chocolate
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep the Dates Soak chopped dates in boiling water for 10 minutes. Blend into a smooth paste or leave chunky for texture.
- Melt the Chocolate Use a bain-marie or microwave to melt the dark chocolate. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Make the Batter Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in melted chocolate.
- Combine Dry Ingredients Sift flour, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda. Add to wet mixture along with the date paste. Mix until smooth.
- Bake Pour into a greased 20cm springform tin. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 50–60 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Make the Sauce In a saucepan, melt butter and sugar. Add cream, chocolate, vanilla, and salt. Simmer until smooth and glossy.
- Soak & Serve Poke holes in the warm cake. Pour half the sauce over and let soak for 30 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce and vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat. Perfect for cozy nights or special occasions!
- Prep Time: 20min
- Cook Time: 35min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1piece
- Calories: 420kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: Moderate
Keywords: Chocolate Toffee Pudding, Sticky Toffee Pudding with Chocolate, Fudgy Chocolate Sticky Toffee Cake