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sticky toffee pudding recipe

Sticky Toffee Pudding With Butterscotch Sauce

This recipe makes the softest, most moist sticky toffee pudding you have ever tasted with a delicious and super simple 3-ingredient butterscotch sauce.
Servings 12 people
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes

Equipment

  • Hand whisk
  • 9x11" baking pan

Ingredients
  

Sticky Toffee Pudding

  • 325 gs pitted dates weigh without the seed
  • 150 ml water
  • 3 eggs
  • 275 gs packed brown sugar
  • 90 gs unsalted butter, melted
  • 300 gs all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Butterscotch Sauce

  • 150 gs unsalted butter
  • 265 gs packed brown sugar
  • 190 ml liquid whipping cream/heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Make the Date Puree: In a saucepan, add the dates and water and bring to a boil on high heat, then let it simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes until the dates are soft, and most of the water has evaporated. Transfer the dates (with the remaining water) into a blender and blend until completely smooth. Let the date puree cool before using.
    325 gs pitted dates, 150 ml water
  • Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius and prepare the 9x11" pan with parchment paper or butter.
  • Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl - flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    300 gs all-purpose flour, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt
  • Add eggs and brown sugar in a separate bowl and mix using a hand whisk until combined, 2-5 minutes. Add the melted butter and mix again until combined.
    3 eggs, 275 gs packed brown sugar, 90 gs unsalted butter, melted
  • Add the dry ingredients to the batter in 3 parts and gently fold them in using a silicone spatula after every addition until fully combined.
  • Once the dry ingredients are properly incorporated into the liquid ingredients, add the cooled date puree and fold it into the batter using a silicone spatula until combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the pudding feels firm upon touch. While the pudding bakes, make the butterscotch sauce.
  • Make the Butterscotch Sauce: Add all the ingredients to a saucepan and cook on medium-high heat while stirring until the butter melts. Once the sauce starts boiling, bring the heat down and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Take off the heat and let it cool slightly before using.
    150 gs unsalted butter, 190 ml liquid whipping cream/heavy cream, 265 gs packed brown sugar
  • Once the pudding is baked, poke holes in it using a fork and pour a generous amount of sauce while the cake is still hot. Let the cake soak in the sauce for 30 minutes before serving. PS: Don't forget to save some sauce for serving!
  • Serve warm with a dollop of cream and extra butterscotch sauce.

Notes

Storage:
  • This sticky toffee pudding can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Remember to heat it before serving.
  • The butterscotch sauce can be stored for up to 10 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator and can be made ahead. If the sauce gets thick, heat it before serving to soften it.
 
Course: Dessert