Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Toffee Sauce:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350F 175C. Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine the chopped dates, baking soda, and boiling water. Stir and let sit for a few minutes until the dates soften.
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
Fold the date mixture into the batter, ensuring its evenly distributed. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the toffee sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and heavy cream, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth and begins to simmer. Let it cook for about 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Assembly:
Once the cake has baked, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
Poke holes in the top of the cake with a fork and pour about half of the toffee sauce over the cake, letting it soak in.
Serve the cake warm with the remaining toffee sauce drizzled on top. Optionally, add whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence!
Enjoy this deliciously rich and indulgent dessertperfect for any occasion!
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