Sticky Toffee Pudding

Ingredients and Weight:

• 600g (2 cups) pitted dates
• 250g (1 cup) boiling water
• 150g (3/4 cup) butter, softened
• 150g (3/4 cup) light brown sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 225g (1 cup) self-raising flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Sauce:

• 225g (1 cup) light brown sugar
• 150ml (5fl oz) double cream
• 60g (1/4 cup) butter
• 2 tablespoons golden syrup

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 3

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan/gas 4).
2. Grease and line a 23cm (9in) square baking tin.
3. In a large bowl, soak the dates in the boiling water for 30 minutes, or until softened.
4. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Gradually beat in the eggs.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
7. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the soaked dates and their soaking water.
8. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking tin and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. While the pudding is baking, make the sauce. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cream, butter, and golden syrup.
10. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
11. When the pudding is cooked, pour the sauce over the top and leave to cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated fat: 10g
• Sugar: 30g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Warm and comforting
• Sweet and sticky
• Rich and decadent

User Comments:

• "This pudding is absolutely divine! The sauce is so rich and the pudding itself is perfectly dense and moist."
• "I love the traditional English flavors in this dish. It's a real treat!"
• "This is the best sticky toffee pudding I've ever had. It's definitely a keeper!"
• "I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves a good dessert."
• "This pudding is perfect for a special occasion or just to enjoy on a cold night in front of the fire."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use pitted dates to avoid any bitter seeds.
• If you don't have double cream, you can use heavy cream instead.
• The pudding can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
• Serve the pudding with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra special treat.