Description
Sticky Date & Toffee Pudding Cake is a traditional British dessert made of dates soaked in boiling water, creating a sticky, moist base. It’s topped with a generous serving of toffee sauce, which adds richness and sweetness to the dish. The warm, gooey texture of the cake combined with the smooth, velvety sauce makes it a favorite comfort food, especially during the colder months. Often served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, this cake offers a delightful contrast of temperatures, enhancing its indulgence.
Ingredients
For the Sticky Date Cake
1 ½ cups (225 g) pitted dates, chopped
1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
1 tsp baking soda
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Pinch of salt
For the Toffee Sauce
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dates
Place chopped dates in a bowl.
Pour over boiling water and stir in baking soda. Let sit 10 minutes to soften.
Mash lightly with a fork (leave some chunks for texture).
2. Make the Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a square or round 9-inch pan.
Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Fold in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Stir in soaked dates with liquid. Batter will be thick.
Spread into prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean.
3. Make the Toffee Sauce
In a saucepan, melt butter, sugar, and cream over medium heat.
Bring to a gentle boil, whisking, until sugar dissolves.
Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in vanilla and salt.
4. Serve
Cut warm cake into squares or wedges.
Pour over warm toffee sauce.
Optional: add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
Rich, moist, and irresistibly comforting — this classic dessert pairs sweet dates with a buttery toffee sauce for the ultimate indulgence. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or custard for a truly decadent finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British / Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: High
Keywords: Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Date Cake, Date Pudding Cake, Sticky Pudding Cake, Toffee Cake Recipe